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FDA GRAS

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Updated April 17, 2011

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Definition: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has it's own set of standards by which it tests substances for human use. GRAS is a term which 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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