FDA Publishes Secret Food Inventory List
Federal regulators updated their list of approved food substances, and the paper trail shows how companies get what they want.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- The FDA updated its list of substances approved for use in food, continuing a process that shapes the American diet.
- At the same time, The Pew Charitable Trusts filed a critique arguing the system allows companies too much power to self-approve ingredients without rigorous FDA oversight.
- This highlights a systemic conflict where companies that benefit from adding new substances to food also play a key role in declaring them safe.
- The next step is to watch for the FDA's official response to these critiques, which could change how ingredients make their way into your grocery cart.
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