FDA regulation of food additives that might cause cancer in laboratory tests is now based on risk-benefit analysis.

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The FDA uses a risk-benefit analysis for regulating food additives, considering the potential risks (including cancer risk from laboratory tests) against the benefits to public health, rather than applying a zero-risk approach. This allows for a more nuanced regulatory process that can balance safety with practicality and the potential benefits of certain additives.

FDA Regulation of Food Additives That Might Cause Cancer in Laboratory