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Food Safety: New Rules for Chemical Reassessment in Food

This act mandates regular safety checks of chemicals, color additives, and other substances in food. Its goal is to ensure that what we eat is safe for health, and if necessary, dangerous substances will be removed from the market. This provides citizens with greater peace of mind regarding the quality of their food.
Key points
Mandatory, systematic reassessment of at least 10 food chemicals every 3 years, starting in 2026.
Public notification of reassessment findings, informing citizens about safe and unsafe substances.
Authority to amend or revoke regulations for substances found to be unsafe for health.
Re-establishment of the Food Advisory Committee to guide safety reassessment standards and processes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4306
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4306.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory, systematic reassessment of at least 10 food chemicals every 3 years, starting in 2026.
  • Public notification of reassessment findings, informing citizens about safe and unsafe substances.
  • Authority to amend or revoke regulations for substances found to be unsafe for health.
  • Re-establishment of the Food Advisory Committee to guide safety reassessment standards and processes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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