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.

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.

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.

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

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

 GRAS ingredients are exempt from FDA’s food additives rules.