What if many of the ingredients in your food were never reviewed by the FDA?

In Episode 88 of the Orange Pill Podcast, we break down the newly introduced GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act (February 3, 2026); a bill that aims to close one of the most controversial loopholes in U.S. food regulation.

For decades, the “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) framework has allowed companies to self-determine ingredient safety without notifying the FDA, leaving regulators and consumers in the dark. This episode unpacks how that system works, why it matters, and how this new legislation could permanently reshape food ingredient oversight.

From legacy ingredients approved decades ago, to a new interagency GRAS Review Board with real enforcement authority, we explore what this bill means for manufacturers, regulators, and the future of food transparency.