Tag: Us regulations

According to the FDA, over 100 safety studies have been reviewed for one of the most common sugar substitutes, aspartame, confirming its safety for consumption. The US agency that regulates the approval and usage of artificial sweeteners, and all food additives, is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Most commercially sold feta cheese in the US is pasteurized, but not all of it is. While US regulations make most fresh, soft cheeses pasteurized by default, specific exemptions for imported varieties or artisanal products exist. This makes understanding the difference critical for consumers, especially those in at-risk groups like pregnant women.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first permitted the use of sodium benzoate in food more than a century ago, and it is still widely utilized today. This preservative is not banned in the United States, but its use is strictly regulated. The FDA classifies it as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) under specified conditions, including a maximum concentration limit.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the vast majority of safety testing for US food additives is conducted by manufacturers, not independent labs. This highlights a key regulatory contrast when questioning: are food additives in the EU vs US controlled by the same standards? The answer is a definitive no, with significant differences in philosophy and implementation affecting what ends up on your plate.