Generally Recognized as Safe GRAS
Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Generally Recognized as Safe GRAS?
Designation by the FDA that a chemical or substance (including certain pesticides) added to food is considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual FFDCA food additive tolerance requirements.
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