GRAS Reform Paused, but Not Forgotten
As Washington’s October 2025 government shutdown drags on, one piece of business left in limbo is the long-anticipated FDA rulemaking to end “self-affirmed” GRAS. In March, HHS directed FDA to pursue a rule that would eliminate the decades-old practice allowing companies to deem ingredients “generally recognized as safe” without notifying the agency. Industry trackers had … Read more