What Does GRAS Stand For?

GRAS stands for Generally Recognized As Safe

GRAS, or Generally Recognized As Safe, is a designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for substances that are considered safe for consumption based on a long history of use or scientific evidence. This status allows certain food additives and ingredients to bypass the formal pre-market safety assessment, facilitating their use in food products while ensuring public health protection.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym

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