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FDA GRAS

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Updated April 11, 2013

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Definition: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has its own set of standards by which it tests substances for human use.

GRAS is a term that stands for generally regarded as safe.

When you see a FDA GRAS designation, you will know the FDA has tested and passed whatever the substance is for use by people.

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