Bill > S3387

This bill aims to strengthen the regulations around substances that are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update and clarify the GRAS rule, prohibiting manufacturers from marketing a substance as GRAS unless the Secretary has reviewed and approved the determination. The bill also establishes the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation within the FDA to systematically reassess the safety of substances used in food, including GRAS substances, food additives, and color additives, at least every three years. The bill sets specific criteria for determining whether a substance is safe, including considerations for vulnerable populations and potential reproductive or developmental toxicity.