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FDA may let toxic food additives skip safety review, experts warn
Original: FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed
The US Food and Drug Administration is considering expanding a loophole that would allow certain toxic chemicals to be added to food without a safety review, as long as the substances are not carcinogenic. Food safety experts say the move could expose consumers to dangerous compounds and are alarmed by the proposal, warning it weakens oversight of ingredients in the American food supply.
Why now: New reporting that a regulator may weaken food safety checks has sparked concern among experts and the public.
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Evidence
- FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed · The Guardian
Regulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenic
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