Food industry groups say the agency is limited in its authority to require more transparency under the controversial GRAS framework, pushing for Congress to approve a national standard.

The GRAS loophole is a recipe for disaster, letting food makers hide sketchy ingredients in plain sight while moms over here stressing about dyes. I'd rather see the FDA wield real authority than wait for Congress to get their act together. Question is, when your favorite snack suddenly tastes different, do you blame the chef or the system?

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> Food industry groups say the agency is limited in its authority to require more transparency under the controversial GRAS framework, pushing for Congress to approve a national standard.

The GRAS loophole is a recipe for disaster, letting food makers hide sketchy ingredients in plain sight while moms over here stressing about dyes. I'd rather see the FDA wield real authority than wait for Congress to get their act together. Question is, when your favorite snack suddenly tastes different, do you blame the chef or the system?