Thousands of Additives Entered the Food Supply Without FDA Review, and the Rules May Change

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How it spread - 25 original reports, 2 reprints

1. Sat, 8 August 2026

   1 report
   • medicaldaily.com02:00
     Thousands of Additives Entered the Food Supply Without FDA Review, and the Rules May Change

     Companies can declare their own food ingredients safe without telling the FDA. A proposed rule due in December would change that. How the system works now.

2. Mon, 10 August 2026

   18 reports
   • bakeryandsnacks.com00:00
     Roughly 80% of US food products will be labeled GMO by 2028

     A federal court ordered the USDA to rewrite its GMO labeling rules by Jan. 1, 2028, closing loopholes for highly processed foods and QR code disclosures.

   • bakeryandsnacks.com00:00first to reportedited after publishing
     HHS proposes new GRAS rules and addresses UPF definition

     previouslyHealth and Human Services proposes new GRAS rules and addresses UPF definition

     New HHS proposals mandate FDA GRAS notifications for additives and addresses a definition for ultra-processed foods, sparking consumer brand backlash and advocate critiques.

   • journal-advocate.com15:15edited after publishing
     Trump officials propose new scrutiny of food additives and ingredients

     Change would reverse decades-old policy allowing companies to self-certify ingredients are safe.

   • The Guardian World15:46
     FDA proposes new food ingredient rule but skips defining ‘ultra-processed’

     Move closes loophole but doesn’t include definition of ultra-processed foods, promised earlier this year The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is changing its rules on how food manufacturers notify them of ingredients brought to the market – but the Trump administration has once again punted on defining “ultra-processed foods”, promising more details later. While the move would close a regulatory loophole, it falls short of the administration’s promises to reform food regulations...

   • The Hill15:57
     RFK Jr. aims to close loophole that allows new chemicals in food supply

     The Trump administration proposed a rule Monday that aims to close a longstanding loophole that allows food and dietary supplement companies to introduce new chemical ingredients in their products without informing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) pathway allows companies to bypass traditional government review by self-certifying that their...

   • komu.com17:22
     FDA seeks to close decadeslong loophole for food additives

     The US Food and Drug Administration has released a plan to close a loophole that lets manufacturers put certain chemicals in products without notifying national food regulators.

   • Google News - Top Stories18:16
     RFK Jr. proposes fix to loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

     RFK Jr. proposes fix to loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough. NBC News F.D.A. Moves Toward Tighter Restrictions on Food Ingredients The New York Times HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mount CNBC FDA proposes new food ingredient rule but skips defining ‘ultra-processed’ The Guardian FDA seeks to close decadeslong loophole for food additives CNN

   • nbcphiladelphia.com19:07edited after publishing
     RFK Jr. wants to fix loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

     previouslyRFK Jr. wants to fix loophole that allows additives into food

   • arynews.tv19:13
     FDA moves to increase oversight of food additives

     The FDA is increasing oversight on food additives under Trump's health initiative, impacting food safety regulations significantly.

   • Google News - Top Stories19:23
     RFK Jr. is targeting a decades-old loophole allowing chemicals in food supply

     RFK Jr. is targeting a decades-old loophole allowing chemicals in food supply The Washington Post See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

   • readmedia.com19:45
     ICYMI: In NYDN Op-Ed, CSPI Regulatory Counsel Urges Gov. Hochul to Clean Up New York's Food Supply

     Today, CSPI Regulatory Counsel Jensen Jose penned an op-ed for the New York Daily News urging Governor Hochul to clean up the state's food supply and sign two key public health bills into law: the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act and the Ba...

   • readmedia.com19:45
     CSPI Statement on FDA Proposed GRAS Pathway Rule

     Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially announced plans to address the decades-old

   • wbap.com21:18
     HHS Submits First Federal Definition Of Ultra-Processed Foods Under MAHA Agenda

     HHS announced two major food policy initiatives Monday aimed at increasing transparency around food ingredients.

   • iheart.com22:43
     Kennedy Tackles Ultra-Processed Foods

     The Trump administration, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to define "ultra-processed foods" and reform GRAS regulations to improve food transparency. The move aims to tackle health issues like childhood obesity, but faces industry criticism. Public comments will precede imple...

   • iheart.com22:43
     Kennedy Tackles Ultra-Processed Foods

     The Trump administration, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to define "ultra-processed foods" and reform GRAS regulations to improve food transparency. The move aims to tackle health issues like childhood obesity, but faces industry criticism. Public comments will precede imple...

   • iheart.com22:43
     Kennedy Tackles Ultra-Processed Foods

     The Trump administration, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to define "ultra-processed foods" and reform GRAS regulations to improve food transparency. The move aims to tackle health issues like childhood obesity, but faces industry criticism. Public comments will precede imple...

   • iheart.com22:43
     Kennedy Tackles Ultra-Processed Foods

     The Trump administration, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to define "ultra-processed foods" and reform GRAS regulations to improve food transparency. The move aims to tackle health issues like childhood obesity, but faces industry criticism. Public comments will precede imple...

   • iheart.com22:43
     Kennedy Tackles Ultra-Processed Foods

     The Trump administration, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to define "ultra-processed foods" and reform GRAS regulations to improve food transparency. The move aims to tackle health issues like childhood obesity, but faces industry criticism. Public comments will precede imple...

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

   2 reports
   • arkansasonline.com09:00
     Proposed FDA rule seeks food updates

     WASHINGTON -- U.S. health officials on Monday proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or packaged foods.

   • reason.com15:30
     RFK Jr. wants more FDA oversight of food ingredients. It could end up costing $210 million.

     A proposed FDA rule would require food manufacturers to disclose ingredients they deem safe, which the agency admits would have a “significant economic impact” on small businesses.

4. Wed, 12 August 2026

   1 report
   • kztv10.com22:15
     FDA proposes new rule change to require ingredient transparency in food

     The FDA is proposing a major change in the way food manufacturers may be reporting the ingredients and substances introduced into the food supply.

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

   1 report
   • wset.com15:10
     HHS Secretary Kennedy touts 'Make America Healthy Again' victories of Trump administration

     Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the weekend touted some victories from the Trump administration regarding health and wellness.

     2 reprints

     • wtov9.com24 Aug, 15:10their copy
     • local21news.com24 Aug, 15:10their copy
6. Mon, 31 August 2026

   1 report
   • PBS NewsHour17:23
     What additives are in your food? The FDA doesn't always know, but seeks to change that

     For nearly 70 years, food and beverage companies have been able to decide on their own that a new ingredient is safe and put it on the market without informing the Food and Drug Administration. But a new proposal could require that companies notify the agency when they add a new substance to human or animal food.

7. Sun, 13 September 2026

   1 report
   • theguardian.com11:00
     Food-borne illnesses, funding cuts and layoffs: Maha movement’s glaring limitations are now showing

     Policies enacted by RFK Jr have not delivered the expected results, but have instead hindered people’s ability to eat healthy