Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025

The Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 would require a new or reorganized Office within the FDA—called the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation—to systematically reassess the safety of certain food-related substances on a rolling schedule. Not less than every three years (beginning in 2026), the Office would reassess at least 10 substances (or classes) drawn from five categories: food additives, color additives, substances generally recognized as safe (GRAS), prior-sanctioned substances, and food contact substances. Based on reassessment findings, the FDA could amend or repeal regulations, revoke prior approvals, or publicly confirm safety with conditions (where appropriate). The bill also requires public notice of reassessment determinations, re-establishment of a Food Advisory Committee to guide reassessment standards and methods, and clarifies how “class” of substances is defined. A prioritized list of initial substances to reassess is provided, including TBHQ, titanium dioxide, several synthetic dyes, perchlorate, BHA, BHT, certain solvents, propyl gallate, sodium benzoate, and sodium nitrite.