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Regulatory Issues: Generally recognized meaning of GRAS
The GRAS exception exists so FDA does not spend valuable resources reviewing things that clearly are safe.
Stevia Extracts Win FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration declares stevia, a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant, as safe for use in foods in beverages.
The Stevia Rush Is On
With FDA approval, Coke and Pepsi already rolled out drinks; Dr Pepper promises one.
Regulatory Issues: FDA considers functional foods
Existing requirements for functional foods meet a very high standard; any additional requirements would exceed FDA’s statutory authority.
The Year of Stevia
...Few new ingredients have stirred as much interest as the various extracts of the Paraguayan stevia plant. As we go to press, Cargill Inc. and Whole Earth Sweetener...
Regulatory Issues: Opportunities and challenges of functional ingredients
Common use in dietary supplements simply does not go far toward establishing GRAS status for a functional ingredient’s use in conventional foods.
A Conversation with Food Safety Czar David W.K. Acheson
A exclusive conversation with ‘food safety czar’ David W.K. Acheson, FDA’s Associate Commissioner for Foods.
Regulatory Issues: FDA Denies Petition on Whole Grain Descriptors
Currently, hundreds of products are marketed with “whole grain” statements, despite ambiguity concerning the regulatory status of descriptors such as “good” and...
A Stronger, Safer FDA
The agency's number one goal is "efficient, science-based risk management"
Do They Want Healthier Food or Not?
Cheerios may have gone too far, but a ‘new’ FDA should focus on safety and health.
