HHS Proposes New Food Policy Reforms, Including Ultra-Processed Food Definition

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced significant food policy reforms aimed at modernizing federal oversight of food ingredients. These actions include a proposed FDA rule requiring manufacturers to notify the agency about "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) substances, and a joint USDA/HHS proposal to define ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These reforms could impact food manufacturing and public health.