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FDA wants your take on new food rules

Federal regulators are reviewing testing paperwork rules for new products, a move that could reshape how novel foods reach supermarket shelves.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation

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Key points

  • The FDA is asking for public comment on the rules for testing new food and beverage products.
  • This process, known as the Investigational New Drug Application, is what companies use to get new items approved for the market.
  • The agency has the power to make it easier or harder for new food innovations to reach consumers.
  • The current call for comment is a standard administrative procedure and does not name any specific companies or products.
  • The deadline for public comments is the key date to watch for anyone interested in influencing these potential rule changes.

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