Touching GRAS: What 'generally recognized as safe' really means

Touching GRAS: What 'generally recognized as safe' really means

Author: QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN August 15, 2026 Duration: 12:57

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838. Are manufacturers using a regulatory loophole to sneak untested chemicals into our food? In this episode, we break down what GRAS really means, why it exists, and how the process works. 

Resources:

GRAS database

Database of substances added to foods


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