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The FDA to Reassess Safety of Food Chemicals BHT and ADA The FDA has announced plans to reassess the safety of food chemicals butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA) in response to concerns about their impact on public health. This…

Dive Brief: The FDA has appointed Donald Prater as the acting deputy commissioner of the department’s Human Foods Program, which oversees 80% of the U.S. food supply. Prater, a seasoned FDA policy expert with over 26 years of experience, previously…

Martin Makary has stepped down as the head of the Food and Drug Administration, bringing to an end a turbulent tenure as the top health regulator in the U.S. President Trump confirmed Makary’s resignation during a meeting with reporters on…

Key Takeaways: The FDA has decided to delay approval for beetroot red as a natural food dye and the expansion of spirulina extract due to safety concerns raised by advocacy groups. GMO/Toxin Free USA has objected to the FDA-approved version…

The Trump Administration to Review Safety of Ultraprocessed Ingredients Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Trump administration is gearing up to take action on a petition calling for a review of the safety of…

Dive Brief: The FDA announced on Monday that it will be conducting a review of the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a common food preservative used in various products such as bread, lunch meats, and snacks to maintain freshness. Health…

New FDA Guidelines Make it Easier for Companies to Use Natural Food Colors In a recent announcement, the FDA has updated labeling rules for food and beverage companies, allowing them to claim their products are free from artificial colors as…

New Update: The FDA has recently announced plans to require food manufacturers to disclose whether their products contain gluten or other common food allergens. This move aims to improve transparency and provide crucial information to consumers. Stakeholders are being asked…

Key Takeaways: The FDA has proposed a ban on the color additive Orange B, citing its disuse in the food industry for almost 50 years. The proposed ban targets the approval of Orange B for coloring frankfurters and sausages, with…

Key Points: The FDA has proposed a new rule requiring companies to provide health data and documentation when declaring a new food ingredient or additive safe, moving towards eliminating the voluntary approval process criticized by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…