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The coffee, energy drink, and tea industries are eagerly anticipating the US Food and Drug Administration’s decision on caffeine labeling. Will it be a mere guidance or a binding rule? Where will the FDA recommend placing caffeine content on packaging?…

FDA Proposes New Rule for Food Companies to Provide More Ingredient Information The FDA has proposed a new rule that would require food companies to provide more information on new ingredients before they enter the food supply. This rule aims…

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…