GRAS Path Draws Interest As New Dietary Ingredient Alternative, But Carries Challenges
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
In the wake of FDA’s draft guidance on NDI notifications, more companies reevaluate the status of their ingredients before going to market. The GRAS for use in foods process is a clear – but rigorous – alternative pathway.
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