FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed

October 7, 2026 · 6:28 am 3 sources

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• FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed
  The Guardian · October 10, 2026 12:00
  Regulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenic The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand a controversial loophole to allow some of the world’s most toxic chemicals to be added directly to food without a safety…

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• Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'
  Phys.org · October 7, 2026 06:28
  The European Union is under pressure to ban "forever chemicals," but a battle is heating up in Brussels over the toxic substances known as PFAS, with industry groups seeking as many exemptions as possible.
• Food testing reveals how diet can add to exposure to 'forever chemicals'
  Phys.org · October 9, 2026 23:00
  Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a vast family of chemicals used largely for their nonstick, water-repellent and grease-resistant properties—are called "forever chemicals" because of their remarkable resistance to degradation. They are now ubiquitous in our environment.