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RFK Jr. targets food ingredient 'loophole,' aims for increased FDA oversight

Currently, food manufacturers determine what additives are safe

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy has begun his campaign to improve Americans’ health by increasing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of the food industry. His first step was directing the FDA to explore eliminating the "self-affirmed GRAS" pathway for food ingredients. 

GRAS stands for “Generally Recognized As Safe.” The directive signals a potential shift in how new food additives are introduced into the American marketplace.

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