FDA's First Step Towards Transparency: A Long Overdue Move in the Dark World of Food Additives The US FDA has proposed requiring food producers to inform authorities before introducing new ingredients or additives into packaged and processed goods.
This move is a welcome development, albeit a small one, in addressing the glaring lack of oversight in the nation's food supply.
For decades, advocates have pointed out that thousands of unvetted substances have slipped through regulatory loopholes.