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The FDA is cracking down on food secrecy with a bold new rule: companies must notify regulators before using new ingredients—no more sneak-in additives. After decades of criticism over the loophole that let thousands of substances slip into our food unchecked, this proposal gives the FDA early access to safety data. Public feedback is open for 120 days. While most ingredients will still be self-certified, the agency will prioritize reviewing higher-risk items and publish a list of submitted ingredients—though being on that list doesn’t mean approval. Also in the pipeline: the first official government definition of ultraprocessed foods, which could spark research, warnings, and a deeper understanding of how our diets impact health. This is a major shift toward smarter, more transparent food oversight.

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