The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand an exemption known as the "threshold of regulation" (TOR) that currently allows certain chemicals to be added to food contact materials without undergoing a safety review. This exemption applies to compounds that are not classified as carcinogenic and are used at levels below 0.5 parts per billion (ppb). The proposal has raised concerns among experts regarding the potential inclusion of toxic chemicals in food products.
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FDA Proposes Expansion of Exemption for Certain Chemicals in Food
The FDA is considering an expansion of the threshold of regulation exemption, which would permit the addition of certain toxic chemicals to food without safety reviews, provided they are not carcinogenic and are used at very low levels. This proposal has elicited alarm from experts who are concerned about food safety.
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FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed
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FDA Proposes Expansion of Exemption for Certain Chemicals in Food