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Citizen Petition Calls on FDA to Rethink Refined Carbs

Last week, former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner David Kessler submitted a citizen petition urging FDA to revoke the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of refined carbohydrates used in industrial food...more

8/13/2025 / Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) , Food and Drug Act , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , GRAS , Regulatory Reform , USDA

FDA Green Lights Another Natural Food Color

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted another color additive petition, approving the use of Gardenia (Genipin) in various food and beverage products. This marks the fourth naturally-derived color...more

7/17/2025 / Consumer Protection Laws , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , Manufacturers , Public Health , Regulatory Requirements , Trump Administration

FDA Grants Three Natural Food Additive Petitions

On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted three color additive petitions, approving two new colorings and expanding one existing approval. These approvals come after the agency’s announcement last...more

5/13/2025 / FDA Approval , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , New Guidance , New Regulations , Proposed Rules , Regulatory Agencies

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