If the first takeaway from the evolving GRAS landscape is awareness, the second is action. Because the reality is this: most food and beverage companies are not operationally set up to respond to rapid ingredient disruption. And with increased scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state regulators, retailers, and MAHA-driven policy shifts, “wait … Read more
For decades, “GRAS” — Generally Recognized as Safe — has functioned as a quiet cornerstone of food formulation. If an ingredient was GRAS, it was widely assumed to be acceptable for use without much additional scrutiny. For many brands, that assumption became operational shorthand: GRAS meant green light. That era is shifting. With the emergence … Read more
As 2025 closed, regulatory activity around food ingredients and additives continued to accelerate—but not through sweeping bans or headline-grabbing federal rules. Instead, change is emerging through layered oversight, procedural tightening, and targeted pressure points that will influence decisions on formulation, labeling, and documentation throughout 2026. The core takeaway: Ingredient compliance in 2026 will be defined … Read more