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FDA’s Threshold of Regulation Proposal, Explained
Learn what FDA’s proposed threshold of regulation change could mean for food ingredients, how its exposure criteria work, and why it is not yet a final rule.
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Potassium Bromate in Bread: A 2026 Label Guide
Learn why potassium bromate is used in bread, how U.S. and California rules differ, what labels reveal, and practical ways to compare baked goods safely.
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Orange B and Citrus Red No. 2: What Changed
See why FDA revoked Orange B and proposed removing Citrus Red No. 2, where the dyes were allowed, and what the changes mean for food labels and shoppers.
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Phthalates in Food Packaging: FDA's 2026 Review
Understand FDA's 2026 phthalates review, where these plasticizers may enter food-contact systems, what labels omit, and practical ways to reduce exposure.
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Azodicarbonamide in Bread: What Labels Reveal
Learn why FDA is reassessing azodicarbonamide in bread, how it appears on ingredient labels, what baking changes, and how to compare products wisely today.
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GRAS Ingredients: What the FDA's 2026 Proposal Means
Understand what GRAS means, how the FDA's proposed 2026 reporting rule could improve oversight, and what it would—and would not—change on food labels.
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BHT in Food: What the FDA Reassessment Means
Find out why the FDA is reassessing BHT, how this antioxidant appears on food labels, what safety reviews say, and how to make informed choices with context.