ANH-USA’s new white paper on GRAS reform is making waves nationwide, drawing media attention and building momentum for balanced, science-based changes to protect both public health and innovation.
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THE TOPLINE
- ANH’s white paper proposes a transparent, risk-based reform of the Self-GRAS process to enhance safety without stifling access to beneficial supplements.
- National media coverage has spotlighted ANH-USA’s leadership in advocating practical regulatory changes, setting the stage for talks with FDA and HHS officials.
We are gaining significant momentum with the recent release of our groundbreaking white paper on GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) reform. The report has sparked widespread interest across legal, food safety, and health industry sectors, garnering national media attention and moving ANH closer to productive conversations with key FDA and HHS decision-makers.
The white paper advocates for targeted, balanced reform of the Self-GRAS pathway—a system that has facilitated the availability of many safe, beneficial supplements and natural health products. While calling for increased transparency and independent oversight, ANH strongly warns against the total elimination of the Self-GRAS process, which could undermine both innovation and public health by overloading the FDA and leaving dangerous additives unaddressed.
ANH’s proposal includes the creation of a GRAS Transparency Register and the adoption of a risk-based assessment framework that differentiates low- and high-risk ingredients. This pragmatic approach would enhance consumer protection while preserving access to essential nutrients.
Media coverage of the white paper has been strong, with major publications and platforms including:
- Food Safety Tech, NutraIngredients, and Nutrition Insight, highlighting the white paper’s push for reform that targets truly harmful additives while preserving access to health-promoting ingredients.
- The National Law Review, Lexology, and Keller & Heckman, discussing the paper’s legal and regulatory implications.
- AgFunderNews and SupplySide Journal, covering the industry impact of eliminating the Self-GRAS pathway.
- Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal and the Designed to Heal podcast with Dr. Ben Rall, bringing the message directly to the health and wellness community.
These features have amplified the conversation and positioned ANH as a leading voice in rational, feasible, and science-driven reform.
Looking ahead, ANH-USA is preparing for deeper engagement with regulatory stakeholders at the FDA and HHS to explore the solutions outlined in the white paper. With growing support across the media, industry, and public, the opportunity to influence meaningful reform has never been more tangible.
Help us keep the momentum going. Share the white paper and media kit with your networks and support a future where safety and health freedom go hand in hand.
