date:Mar 18, 2014
substance may be considered eligible for GRAS, the FDA spokeswoman explained (italics and bold are her own).
Additionally, she clarified that if trade secret information is critical, then the manufacturer has the option to submit the substance for review as a food additive, which has trade secrets protections:
Trade secret, confidential commercial or financial information submitted as part of a food additive petition is not available for public disclosure.