Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, has announced plans for the FDA to revise its safety rules on food ingredients. This revision seeks to eliminate the self-affirmation method that allows companies to declare ingredients safe without notifying the FDA. Kennedy argues that this loophole permits unsafe substances into the food supply, compounding issues within public health. A push for greater transparency and mandatory disclosures aims to bolster consumer safety, although it may face hurdles concerning federal budget constraints.
Kennedy has emphasized, "For far too long, ingredient manufacturers and sponsors have exploited a loophole... allowing new ingredients with unknown safety data to be introduced..."
Kennedy stated the elimination of self-affirmation would increase transparency for consumers and enhance the FDA's oversight of food ingredients considered to be safe.
The FDA currently allows companies to self-affirm the use of substances, but Kennedy's directive aims to make it mandatory for public notification to ensure safety.
Kennedy's initiatives also face challenges due to potential government spending cuts while he addresses a chronic illness epidemic.
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