FDA White List
The term “FDA white list” is not an official designation, but it’s often colloquially used to refer to the list of substances that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for specific uses in food, drugs, or cosmetics. These lists are part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically Title 21, which […]
Understanding GRAS
The concept of “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) originated in the United States with the passage of the Food Additives Amendment of 1958. This amendment was a significant milestone in food regulation, as it required manufacturers to prove the safety of new food additives before they could be marketed. However, lawmakers and regulators recognized that […]
References
https://www.fao.org/food/food-safety-quality/scientific-advice/jecfa/jecfa-flav/browse-alphabetically/en/
Usage Levels
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/MEMO_12_723 https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/food-flavourings/search https://apps.who.int/food-additives-contaminants-jecfa-database/
Regulations
Understanding the Regulations The GRAS Program The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) regulations, which serve as a framework for determining the safety of substances added to food, including flavourings. The GRAS designation implies that a substance is considered safe for consumption based on a long history of […]