Type: announcement

HHS Proposes Enhanced Oversight of Food Ingredients Amid Safety Concerns

08/10/2026, 08:39 AM business announcement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed new regulations to enhance oversight of food ingredients, requiring manufacturers to notify the FDA when they classify an ingredient as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). This move aims to address growing safety concerns amid rising foodborne illness outbreaks and the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in the American diet.