Information about how FDA regulates food additives that are generally recognized as safe or "GRAS."

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) is a United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts under the …

Apr 7, 2025 · GRAS stands for Generally Recognized As Safe — a legal category for food ingredients used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Companies can self-approve GRAS status …

Jun 14, 2025 · This designation is known as GRAS, or Generally Recognized as Safe. What does GRAS mean? GRAS is a designation by the US Food and Drug Administration that exempts certain …

Aug 6, 2025 · GRAS is a regulatory category created in 1958 under the Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to restore public trust in food safety while …

Mar 5, 2024 · GRAS is a regulatory loophole that lets companies add new, potentially harmful additives and other substances to snacks, drinks and more without undergoing the Food and Drug …

Jan 15, 2025 · In the terms of food and dietary supplements, an important regulatory term frequently encountered is " Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS). This designation, established by the U.S. …

Apr 22, 2025 · This pedia provides an overview of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), a specific regulatory classification for food ingredients, covering its historical development, GRAS classification, …

GRAS stands for “Generally Recognized As Safe.” It’s a designation used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for certain food ingredients and additives.

Under FDA’s GRAS notification program, any person can notify FDA of their conclusion that a substance is GRAS under its conditions of use (21 CFR part 170 subpart E)