Summary
More than 100 state lawmakers have written to Senator Roger Marshall about concerns with his proposed rule on food chemical regulations. Marshall's idea is to make food ingredient laws a federal matter instead of allowing states to set their own rules. The proposal has raised concerns among lawmakers and organizations who fear it could limit states' abilities to regulate harmful food additives.
Key Facts
- Over 100 state legislators sent a letter to Senator Roger Marshall about his proposed rule on food chemical regulation.
- The proposed rule, part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, aims to make food ingredient laws a federal issue.
- Currently, states can set their own rules on food additives, but the new law could change that.
- 84 organizations have also expressed concerns to Congress about this proposed rule.
- The proposal seeks to standardize ingredient labeling and require more scrutiny on food ingredients labeled as safe.
- Critics say the federal plan could limit states’ power to improve food safety, especially in school meals.
- The GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) rule allows companies to use certain additives without FDA review.
- Many states have already passed stricter laws on food additives to protect consumers, especially children.
