Information about how FDA regulates food additives that are generally recognized as safe or "GRAS."

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) is a United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts under the …

Apr 7, 2025 · GRAS stands for Generally Recognized As Safe — a legal category for food ingredients used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Companies can self-approve GRAS status …

Dec 8, 2025 · Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate in November, informally called the “Better FDA Act of 2025,” is perhaps a bit misleading.

Mar 5, 2024 · GRAS is a regulatory loophole that lets companies add new, potentially harmful additives and other substances to snacks, drinks and more without undergoing the Food and Drug …

Aug 14, 2025 · A regulatory carve-out, the GRAS loophole, a long-standing exception intended for harmless pantry staples, remains a pathway that allows food and supplement companies decide for …

Aug 6, 2025 · GRAS is a regulatory category created in 1958 under the Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to restore public trust in food safety while …

Jun 14, 2025 · This designation is known as GRAS, or Generally Recognized as Safe. What does GRAS mean? GRAS is a designation by the US Food and Drug Administration that exempts certain …

GRAS stands for “Generally Recognized As Safe.” It’s a designation used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for certain food ingredients and additives.

Jan 15, 2025 · In the terms of food and dietary supplements, an important regulatory term frequently encountered is " Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS). This designation, established by the U.S. …