FOOD SAFETY: Trump Administration Proposes New FDA Rules For Ingredients, Delays "Ultraprocessed" Food Definition

The Trump administration is proposing new FDA regulations that would require food companies to notify federal regulators and submit safety information before introducing new ingredients. The administration is also delaying the release of a federal definition for ultraprocessed foods, which continues to be reviewed by other agencies. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Described the regulatory proposals as "historic actions," Stating they would alter the federal government's oversight of food ingredients. No timeline has been provided for when the ultraprocessed-food definition will be released.