- As previously discussed in this blog, in November 2013, FDA announced its tentative conclusion that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are not generally recognized as safe (GRAS). In June 2015
CFS and Others Sue FDA Over GRAS Rule
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- FDA has premarket review authority over food additives; however, substances that are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) are not legally considered “food additives” as that term is defined under the
GRAS AT LAST
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FDA Issues Final Rule on Food Ingredients that May Be “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS)
- Although FDA has premarket review authority over food additives, a food manufacturer can intentionally add
GRAS Under Fire
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Senator Markey sends letter to FDA criticizing GRAS review system.
- As the food industry is well aware, consumer groups and others have been criticizing the “Generally Recognized as Safe” or
Assault on Salt
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Consumer advocacy group sues FDA to compel Agency action on sodium.
- Sodium reduction has been a hot topic for many years, with average dietary intakes remaining higher than the recommended
PHO Protections
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- As recently covered on this blog, FDA issued a final determination stating that
PHOs Not GRAS
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FDA announces final determination that Partially Hydrogenated Oils are not GRAS.
- In November 2013, FDA announced its tentative determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were not generally recognized as safe
Will the GRAS be Greener?
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FDA may take recent consumer group comments into account before finalizing GRAS proposal next year.
- In recent years, the “Generally Recognized as Safe” or “GRAS” exemption has come under attack
Oh, PHOoey
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Two major food manufacturers face class action lawsuits for using artificial trans fats in processed foods. (subscription to Law360 required)
- Artificial trans fats are substances created by the addition of
GRAS Under Attack
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Consumer safety groups file extensive comments criticizing GRAS process.
- In recent years, consumer groups have been attacking the “Generally Recognized as Safe” or “GRAS” exemption that permits the marketing of