RFK Jr. wants to eliminate FDA’s controversial food additive program. Here’s why that matters
It’s time to revamp the FDA’s “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food, the Health and Human Services secretary says. That may be difficult to do.
RFK Jr. wants to completely remove the FDA's food additive program as part of MAHA campaign
U.S. secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has directed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise its Substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Final Rule in an effort to increase oversight of specific food ingredients and heighten food transparency.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. orders FDA to close food ingredients loophole
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to revise its rule allowing food companies to "self-affirm" that its ingredients are safe.
RFK Jr. seeks to eliminate FDA’s GRAS 'loophole' to improve food ingredient safety
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
Kennedy asks FDA to revise 'self-affirm' rule for food ingredient safety
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to revise safety rules to help eliminate a provision that allows companies to self-affirm that food ingredients are safe.
Norovirus in Berries Has FDA Adjusting Food Safety Protocol
Berries linked to norovirus and hepatitis A led the FDA to adjust food safety protocols. Here, experts explain how to safely eat berries to avoid illness.
RFK Jr. Pushes for Stricter Oversight of Chemicals in Food
The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is taking steps to tighten oversight of chemicals in the U.S. food supply, a key component of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. On March 10,
RFK Jr. to change FDA rule that allows companies to hide food ingredient safety data
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday evening directed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate a loophole in safety rules that allows food corporations to self-affirm that all of their ingredients are safe without providing data to the agency,
RFK Jr. directs FDA to tighten up food safety rules
The Health Secretary wants to eliminate a provision that allows companies to self-affirm that food ingredients are safe.
Kennedy unveils plan to strengthen FDA’s role in food additive regulation
The FDA's GRAS rule revision seeks to enhance consumer safety by requiring manufacturers to notify regulators about new food ingredients and additives.
RFK Jr. targets food ingredient 'loophole,' aims for increased FDA oversight
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy has begun his campaign to improve Americans’ health by increasing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’
Wing Sauce Recalled In 16 States As FDA Issues Risk Warning
A garlic wing sauce has been recalled across 16 states and given a risk classification after customers raised concern about ...
US FDA to Hold off Action on Weight-Loss Drug Copies Pending Court Ruling
In its Monday update, the FDA clarified that state-licensed compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities — which make ...
MPR13h
FDA Testing Reveals Elevated Benzene Levels in Certain OTC Acne Products
Results showed only 6 products had elevated levels of benzene and more than 90% of tested products had undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene. Certain over-the-counter (OTC) acne products ...
How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America's food supply
Chemicals such as titanium dioxide and potassium bromate, whose safety has been debated, are allowed in foods in the United ...
Trump’s pick to lead FDA tells senators he’d look into food, abortion pill, vaccine advisers
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Food and Drug Administration told senators in a tense confirmation hearing ...
FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues
Dr. Marty Makary is largely sidestepping Senate questions about his plans to lead the Food and Drug Administration ...
MedPage Today7h
FDA's Deadline Ignored in Nearly 30% of Device Safety Reports
Nearly 10% of postmarket device safety reports in MAUDE were submitted over 6 months after the safety event occurred.
Westfair Communications3h
FDA cites Blue Buffalo and 15 other brands that might be linked to dog heart failure
In addition to Blue Buffalo, the brands cited by the FDA are Acana, California Natural, Earthborn Holistic, 4Health, Fromm, Merrick, Nature’s Domain, Nature’s Variety, Natural Balance, NutriSource, ...