Food and Drug Administration (FDA): What It Is and Does

The Food and Drug Administration is a government agency that regulates certain food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical products.
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FDA’s Focus on Self-Affirmed GRAS: Regulatory Recalibration and Practical Implications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signaled renewed regulatory focus on the long-standing practice of “self-affirmed” GRAS determinations. Although the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) ...
C&EN

FDA reassesses BHA safety as states target the preservative

A photo of pepperoni sausage slices stacked in unbranded, vacuum-sealed packages. The US Food and Drug Administration is reassessing the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole, a preservative commonly ...
Food

FRESH Act of 2026 explained: FDA, GRAS reform and industry pushback

The FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy and Affordable Foods Act of 2026, known as the FRESH Act, intends to reshape how FDA regulates food ingredients. Introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack (R‑Fla.) ...