Tag: Fda food regulations

In July 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule revoking the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in foods, sparking widespread confusion. This action led many to question, 'Did the FDA just ban vegetable oil?' and wonder about the safety of common cooking oils. This article clarifies the facts surrounding the FDA's targeted ban on a specific additive, not all vegetable oils.

According to the FDA's Defect Action Levels handbook, it is economically impractical for food producers to create products that are 100% free of natural contaminants. This is the core reason for the regulation, which answers the question: Why does the FDA allow bug parts in food?