RFK Jr. Says FDA Will Act on Kessler Ultraprocessed‑Food Petition but Stops Short of New Regulations
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On CBS’s "60 Minutes," RFK Jr. said his administration will "act on" David Kessler’s citizen petition asking the FDA to re‑examine core ultraprocessed‑food ingredients under the GRAS standard. He added he is "not saying that we’re going to regulate ultraprocessed food," emphasizing efforts to ensure an informed public and continuing to favor voluntary industry cooperation rather than using FDA’s formal powers to remove artificial food dyes.
Food Regulation and Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Ultra‑Processed Foods and Chronic Disease