Strengthening post-market review requires more than new tools—it requires sustained scientific engagement. For all of FDA’s review processes, pre- or post-market, the expertise of the food science ...

A majority of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed, packed with potentially harmful additives, sugars and salt, a new study found.

Food additives are often considered undesirable by consumers. This is particularly the case recently, with many consumers concerned about their prevalence within ultra-processed foods. So are ...

Results of a new survey in Germany suggest many consumers are concerned about possible health effects associated with food additives, while at the same time expressing a lack of knowledge about such ...

Animal studies suggest that some food additives, such as artificial colorants and sweeteners, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial preservatives, could be harmful to gut health. A recent review published in ...

Food additives have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced a ban on eight frequently used food dyes from food and beverages. Two ...

Update: On April 8, 2024, Consumer Reports published an article titled “The Dangerous Dyes and Other Food Additives States Want to Ban,” wherein we discussed California’s prohibition of the use of ...