Ingredients that were already in the food supply prior to October 15, 1994, do not need FDA approval before being marketed. These substances are referred to as:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances are those that have a long history of safe use in food prior to 1958 or have undergone review by qualified experts and been deemed safe for use in food by the FDA. These substances do not require FDA approval before being marketed.

Ingredients That Were Already in the Food Supply Prior to October