RFK Jr. Signals FDA Action on Ultra-Processed Foods, but Hints at No Immediate Regulation
TL;DR
Health Secretary RFK Jr. says the FDA will act on a petition to overhaul how ultra-processed foods are evaluated, potentially challenging the GRAS status of sweeteners; however, he cautions that action may not mean immediate new regulations and emphasizes informing the public about what they're eating.
- Kennedy says FDA "will act on" ultra-processed foods petition, but indicates no new rules Axios
- RFK Jr. says ultraprocessed food manufacturers hijacked GRAS "loophole" to use questionable ingredients CBS News
- Kennedy says he’ll act on legal challenge to ultra-processed foods statnews.com
- Kennedy Promises Action, Though Not Regulation, on Ultraprocessed Foods - The New York Times The New York Times
- US health regulators to consider safety status of processed ingredients, RFK Jr. says Reuters
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