date:Mar 18, 2014
s among food safety experts.
Thus, publicly available safety information is key to GRAS determinations.
Trade Secrets Limit Voluntary GRAS Notifications
Although public availability is key to GRAS determinations, some manufacturers maintain trade secrets on GRAS ingredients.
For instance, Robert McQuate, CEO of GRAS Associates, LLC, a food ingredient-consulting firm, says that about half of his clients do not voluntarily submit their GRAS determinations to FDA for review. GRAS information s