GRAS Act
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Cosponsors (4)
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Plain-English Summary
The GRAS Act would likely modify how the Food and Drug Administration evaluates food ingredients that are "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS), which are currently allowed in food without pre-market approval. The bill probably aims to strengthen safety standards or increase transparency around which ingredients qualify for this faster approval process, affecting food manufacturers and potentially consumers who eat processed foods. The specific changes would depend on the bill's detailed provisions, but the goal appears to be ensuring that food safety standards keep pace with modern scientific understanding.
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