FDA Proposes Mandatory Notification for Food Additives, Completes Ultraprocessed Food Definition

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11 August 2026 at 4:20 pm

FDA Proposes Mandatory Notification for Food Additives, Completes Ultraprocessed Food Definition

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U.S. health officials have proposed a rule change requiring food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives, aiming to close a long-standing regulatory loophole. The FDA also announced it has completed a definition for ultraprocessed food, which is currently under White House review. These initiatives are priorities for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and are expected to change how the government oversees food content.

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