ASTA Joins Food Industry Coalition Asking FDA for More Time on GRAS Rule
ASTA joined 20 food and beverage trade associations asking FDA to extend the comment period on its proposed GRAS rule by 90 days.
ASTA joined 20 other food and beverage trade associations, all members of the Food and Beverage Issue Alliance (FBIA), in a letter asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend the comment period on its proposed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) rule by 90 days.
Spices, herbs, and many seasoning ingredients rely on GRAS status to reach the market. The proposed rule would significantly change that long-standing framework.
The extra time would let ASTA consult experts, gather member input, and submit detailed, science-based comments that reflect how the spice industry operates.
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