date:Aug 08, 2013
nt of the 10,000 or so additives allowed in food were on the FDA's GRAS list, with other additives approved through other means or not submitted to the FDA. Manufacturers made their own safety determinations for about 1,000 additives without ever notifying the agency.
When manufacturers send the FDA a notice that they believe their additive is safe, the agency responds with a letter that affirms the GRAS determination or says the notice did not provide enough evidence for the decision.
The goo