Video: GRAS Status Never Comes From Long History of Use

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Myth buster! Listen to Neal Fortin's 2-minute explainer on why GRAS status never comes from long history of use.

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Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) & Long History of Use

It is a myth that long history of use can create GRAS, generally recognized as safe, status. Only the strong consensus of scientific experts in the field can confer GRAS status.

Watch this 2-minute video of Neal Fortin, Director of MSU's Institute for Food Laws and Regulations, as he settles the issue for anyone in doubt:

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Learn more about topics like this in MSU IFLR's online graduate courses. Our courses are developed for food industry professionals and deliver the information you need to navigate today's regulatory environment.

Contact iflr@msu.edu for more information.

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