Why this distinction matters more than ever For companies developing ingredients for the U.S. market, one question comes up early—and often: Should this ingredient go the GRAS route, or require […] Read More >>
If you’ve been researching how to bring a food ingredient to market in the United States, you’ve likely come across the term “GRAS certification.” It’s a phrase that sounds official—but […] Read More >>
Nootropics in food and beverages: understanding GRAS requirements Nootropics—commonly described as “cognitive enhancers” or “brain health ingredients”—are increasingly being incorporated into functional foods and beverages. From botanical extra Read More >>
Functional mushrooms are now common in coffees, drink mixes, gummies, bars, and functional beverages. Ingredients like lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, and turkey tail continue to gain traction across cognitive, […] Read More >>
Peptides are increasingly used in functional foods, beverages, and performance nutrition products. From protein hydrolysates to precision-designed bioactive peptides, these short chains of amino acids are gaining commercial traction across […] Read More >>
Ethanol, commonly referred to as alcohol, is one of the oldest and most widely used substances in the food industry. From its role as a fermentation product in beverages to […] Read More >>
As part of a sweeping push toward transparency in the U.S. food system, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed eliminating the self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) pathway. […] Read More >>
A Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) or New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification is essential for novel food ingredient manufacturers and distributors to ensure that their product is recognized as safe […] Read More >>
Achieving Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status is a critical milestone in food and ingredient safety, assuring consumers, regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders that a product or ingredient is safe […] Read More >>
Achieving Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status is a critical milestone in food and ingredient safety. This status assures consumers, regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders that a product or ingredient […] Read More >>
As of August 17 2016, the FDA issued a final ruling on Substances “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS). The original ruling about GRAS Substances was proposed in 1997 with a […] Read More >>