There are thousands of chemicals in our foods and food packages. Getting a handle on them can feel like learning a new language. Without a solid foundation, it’s tough to know what matters. How are they tested for safety? Why are some banned in Europe but not the US? CSPI’s very own toxicologist walks us through it.
The FDA's review of new food ingredients has a big legal loophole—and food and supplement companies are taking advantage of it at the expense of public health.
Food AdditivesThomas Galligan, PhD, Jensen N. Jose, Adrienne Crezo
The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act (S1239F/A1556G) was passed by the NY legislature and awaits Governor Hochul's signature. The bill would:
• Require food companies to publicly disclose safety evidence for “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) food chemicals.
• Prohibit the sale of food containing Red 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben—chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive toxicity—statewide.
Coffee creamers typically have at least a teaspoon of sugar and a gram of saturated fat in every tablespoon, but you can find some with less (or none).
