generally recognized as safe (GRAS) - Page 1

Items Tagged with 'generally recognized as safe (GRAS)'

ARTICLES

Slices Homemade brownie cakes with dark chocolate sprinkled with icing sugar on a dark background.

Manufacturing News

Anderson Advanced Ingredients’ FiberSMART Receives FDA GRAS Status

March 30, 2023

The company’s functional-sugar fiber-product has been recognized by the FDA.

Coalition petitions FDA to ban 8 flavorings

FDA issues final rule on GRAS ingredients

August 24, 2016

The agency released a final rule for the criteria needed to conclude an ingredient is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) for use in human or animal food.

Fireball quiets rumors after European recall stirs up controversy

Jeremy Gerrard

October 30, 2014

The New Orleans-based Sazerac Company, producers of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, have reinforced there is no recall of its product in North America and has assured consumers the popular and fast-growing alcoholic beverage is safe to drink.

Manufacturing News

GRAS: The “S” doesn’t stand for secret

October 7, 2014

In a study released earlier this year by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), concerns were raised about a loophole in the Food Additives Amendment of 1958 for substances designated by food manufacturers as generally recognized as safe.

GMA launches initiative to increase transparency in GRAS additives

Jeremy Gerrard

September 2, 2014

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced a five-part initiative last week to advance and modernize the procedures used to assess the safety of “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) ingredients used in food.

TECH FLASH

Center for Food Safety sues FDA over GRAS rules

The lawsuit accuses FDA of exempting from regulation potentially dangerous substances such as food additives.

Shane O'Halloran

February 26, 2014

The center believes rules on fast-tracking undermine food safety.

Regulatory Watch

Debate over trans fats continues

Several industry groups have requested more time to submit comments.

Wayne Labs

January 10, 2014

Food manufacturers want more time to comment on FDA’s early November preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils, the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe” for use in food. FDA’s preliminary determination is based on available scientific evidence, and the agency has requested stakeholder comments by January 7, 2014.

FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

FDA extends comment period on trans fat rules

The agency says the extension is in response to multiple stakeholder requests.

December 19, 2013

The agency says the extension is in response to multiple stakeholder requests.

TECH FLASH

FDA takes aim at trans fats

The agency plans to discontinue recognition of partially hydrogenated oils as GRAS.

Shane O'Halloran

November 12, 2013

If trans fat loses GRAS status, its inclusion in foods would have to be approved as a food additive.

FDA says partially hydrogenated oils no longer GRAS

The ban on trans fats is intended to curb heart attacks.

Shane O'Halloran

November 7, 2013

The ban on trans fats is intended to curb heart attacks.

More Articles Tagged with 'generally recognized as safe (GRAS)'

The food and beverage industry is at the nexus of transformative global manufacturing trends, driving a shift toward personalized, customer-centric solutions.

Items Tagged with 'generally recognized as safe (GRAS)'

ARTICLES

Anderson Advanced Ingredients’ FiberSMART Receives FDA GRAS Status

FDA issues final rule on GRAS ingredients

Fireball quiets rumors after European recall stirs up controversy

GRAS: The “S” doesn’t stand for secret

GMA launches initiative to increase transparency in GRAS additives

Center for Food Safety sues FDA over GRAS rules

Debate over trans fats continues

FDA extends comment period on trans fat rules

FDA takes aim at trans fats

FDA says partially hydrogenated oils no longer GRAS

OT Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Food Manufacturing Facilities

Understanding Impacts of OT Cybersecurity Events in Food Manufacturing

Food Plant Openings and Expansions April 2025

FA&M 2025 in Rewind

Elevate your expertise in food engineering with unparalleled insights and connections.

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.