GRAS Proposed Rule: MAHA's Push for Transparency Through Mandatory Notifications

Please join Steptoe on Thursday, September 24, for a discussion of the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed changes to the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) notification process and what they could mean for businesses across the food and related industries. The proposal represents a potentially significant shift in how companies approach GRAS substances, with implications for regulatory strategy, compliance, and operations throughout the supply chain. We will review what you need to know about the proposed changes and key considerations for companies as the regulatory landscape evolves.

Topics for discussion include:

• The history and regulatory developments leading up to the proposal, including the MAHA movement.
• Mechanics of the FDA’s proposal to reform regulations on notices for GRAS substances to make notifications mandatory.
• Implications for the human food, animal feed, and food-contact substance markets.
• Pragmatic considerations of costs and burdens along the supply chain. 

Speakers will include members of Steptoe's Global Food Contact Materials Team, including Natalie Rainer, a highly regarded lawyer with deep experience advising consumer product and food industry clients.