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S 3122119th CongressIn Committee
Better FDA Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-Kansas)
Agriculture & FoodHealthcare
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Better FDA Act of 2025 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to mandate FDA notifications for food substances deemed generally recognized as safe (GRAS), establishes a public GRAS list, and requires postmarket safety assessments for additives and GRAS substances.
Key Points
- 1Requires food manufacturers to notify the FDA about GRAS substances used in products, with deadlines for existing and new substances.
- 2Mandates the FDA to create and maintain a publicly accessible list of GRAS substances, with automatic inclusion if FDA does not respond within 180 days.
- 3Enables postmarket reevaluation of GRAS substances, allowing the FDA to reclassify or delist them based on citizen petitions or safety concerns.
Impact Areas
Food manufacturers and producersU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Consumers of food productsState governmental officials
Generated by Legislative Analysis AI v2.1 on Nov 16, 2025