FRESH Act Could Strip States of Food Safety Power

The FRESH Act proposes federal GRAS authority over states, reshaping how food additives and chemicals get approved across the U.S.

The FRESH Act proposes federal GRAS authority over states, reshaping how food additives and chemicals get approved across the U.S.

The FRESH Act of 2026 proposes sweeping FDA ingredient oversight changes. GRAS reform is the flashpoint dividing regulators, advocates, and manufacturers.