Kennedy says FDA "will act on" ultra-processed foods petition, but indicates no new rules
Summary
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that the Trump administration will address a petition urging changes to the regulation of ultra-processed foods. While Kennedy plans to act on this issue, he did not confirm any new regulations would be implemented. The focus is on making sure the public understands what ultra-processed foods contain.Key Facts
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Trump administration will respond to a petition about ultra-processed foods.
- The petition, led by former FDA chief David Kessler, asks the FDA to redefine sweeteners like corn syrup as not "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS).
- Kennedy directed the FDA to review all GRAS affirmations, which companies use to show a substance is safe without full FDA approval.
- Kennedy did not specify what actions, if any, would be taken to regulate ultra-processed foods.
- The CDC reported that more than half of daily calories for Americans over age 1 came from ultra-processed foods in recent years.
- Kennedy's agenda, "Make America Healthy Again," aims to improve the U.S. diet.
- Critics argue Kennedy's efforts mostly result in pledges to swap single ingredients, with minimal health impact.
- Kennedy maintains that people should have access to good science and choice, similar to his stance on vaccines.
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