Summary

Creates a continuous FDA program to reassess food-related chemicals and substances on a three-year cycle starting in 2026. The agency must reassess at least 10 substances or classes each cycle drawn from five categories (food additives, color additives, GRAS substances, prior-sanctioned uses, and food contact substances), publish reassessment determinations, and take specified regulatory actions if uses are found unsafe. The law also requires re-establishing an advisory committee to guide reassessment standards and methods.

• Mandates a continuous FDA reassessment program for food-related chemicals beginning in 2026 and repeating every three years.
• Each cycle must review at least 10 substances or classes taken from five categories: food additives, color additives, GRAS substances, prior-sanctioned substances, and food contact substances.
• Requires public notice of reassessment determinations and publication of GRAS safety findings on FDA’s website.
• If a substance is found unsafe, the FDA must amend or repeal approvals/regulations, revoke prior sanctions, or withdraw premarket notification effectiveness as appropriate.
• Prioritization of reassessments is based on public‑health need; an initial enumerated list of ten chemicals/dye groups may be used.
• Re-establishes the Food Advisory Committee within 180 days to advise on standards, methods, and processes for reassessment.
• Defines a "class" as chemically similar substances or those with similar pharmacological effects to allow grouped reviews.
• Preserves existing statutory authorities of the Secretary while imposing a new reassessment timetable and procedures.
• Increases transparency by requiring public posting of determinations, particularly for GRAS substances.
• Focuses on regulatory reassessment and corrective actions rather than specifying new funding amounts.