In recent months, one developing topic has captured the attention of manufacturers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), legislators, and consumer protection agencies—food additive regulations in the U.S. This article discusses the recent wave of state bills on food additives, FDA’s activities in an effort to get ahead of an inconsistent patchwork of legislation, and criticisms about these bills voiced by legislators, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

The California Food Safety Act and Copycat Legislation