US EditionFDA to Speed up U.S. Food Chemical Reviews, Add Three to Investigation List
- On Friday, the FDA revealed a revised systematic review procedure aimed at assessing chemicals present in foods across the United States.
- This update follows a March 10 Health and Human Services effort to revisit the GRAS rule amid concerns many food chemicals lack proper safety studies.
- The FDA will accelerate reviews of chemicals already under evaluation, including phthalates, propylparaben, and titanium dioxide, while adding BHA, BHT, and ADA to the list.
- BHA and BHT, preservatives commonly found in foods such as cereals and oils, have been linked to harmful effects in animal research, and the European Union prohibits the use of these three substances.
- FDA Commissioner Makary and HHS Secretary Kennedy emphasized prioritizing science and stakeholder input to build a trustworthy post-market review program protecting American families.
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FDA Food Chemical Safety Shake-Up Begins - American Faith
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a sweeping overhaul of how it reviews chemicals already present in the American food supply. The new system will fast-track investigations into several additives long used in consumer goods, including some that have been banned in Europe. Under the updated process, the FDA will expedite reviews of chemicals such as phthalates, propylparaben, and titanium dioxide. Additionally, butylated hydro…
FDA plans to review chemicals in US food supply, official says - West Hawaii Today
ROSEMONT, Illinois — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to step up safety reviews on chemicals in foods, including one widely used as a preservative in products containing fats, said Kyle Diamantas, the agency’s top food official, on Thursday.
FDA plans to review chemicals in food supply, official says
ROSEMONT, Illinois — U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to step up safety reviews on chemicals in food, including one widely used as a preservative in products containing fat, said Kyle Diamantas, the agency's top food official, on Thursday.
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