Senators Markey and Booker Introduce Legislation to Get Dangerous Chemicals Out of Food

The Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2025 aims to enhance food safety by tightening the FDA’s regulations on food chemicals. Key provisions include:

1. Manufacturers must submit GRAS notifications for all ingredients currently marketed under “self-GRAS” determinations, requiring extensive scientific evidence and public comment.
2. The Act prohibits substances linked to cancer or reproductive toxicity from being classified as safe without FDA review.
3. The FDA is required to reassess the safety of at least 10 food substances every three years, prioritizing those subject to petitions or citizen complaints.
4. The Act mandates transparency and requires manufacturers to provide safety information, closing loopholes in the GRAS Rule.
5. This legislation is seen as a significant step toward safeguarding public health by preventing harmful additives in the food supply.

Related Information

• Bill Text (PDF)
• One Pager (PDF)