FDA Proposes Mandatory Notification for 'Generally Recognized as Safe' Food Additives

The U.S. FDA has proposed a new rule requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when classifying a food additive as 'Generally Recognized as Safe' (GRAS). This aims to increase transparency and consumer confidence by closing a loophole where companies could self-affirm safety without mandatory government review. The FDA also plans guidance on minimizing biological hazards in fresh-cut produce.