FDA Reopens Safety Review of Yoga-Mat Chemical in Food

2026-16296, Substances Generally Recognized as Safe

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to require the submission of generally recognized as safe (GRAS) notices for the use of a human or animal food substance purported to be GRAS under the conditions of its intended use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

2026-14073, Drug Establishment Registration and Drug Listing Requirements for Establishments Engaged in Distributed Manufacturing and Certain Foreign Establishments

The FDA wants to make it easier for drug makers who work in several locations to register as one company instead of many. They’re also updating rules for foreign drug companies to match new laws about handling health threats. If you’re in drug manufacturing, get ready to comment by September 11, 2026, and keep an eye on possible paperwork changes that could affect your business.

2026-13047, Establishment Registration and Product Listing for Tobacco Products

The FDA wants to make sure all tobacco product makers, both in the U.S. and abroad, register their businesses and list their products. This new rule closes a big gap by including foreign companies, helping the FDA keep better track of tobacco products for public health. Comments on this proposal are open until September 14, 2026, so affected businesses should get ready to update their info and possibly face new costs.

2026-16714, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Third Party Disclosure and Recordkeeping Requirements for Reportable Food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions of FDA's third-party disclosure and recordkeeping requirements for reportable food.

2026-16712, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Imports and Electronic Import Entries

The FDA wants your thoughts on how they collect info about imports and electronic import entries. If you’re involved in importing goods, this could affect you! They’re asking for comments by October 16, 2026, to help improve the process without adding extra costs or hassle.

2026-16715, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Investigational New Drug Application Requirements

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Previous: 2026-09507, Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT); Request for Information

The FDA wants to hear from food makers, scientists, and anyone with info about BHT, a common food additive, to check if it’s still safe to use. They’re reviewing new science and need your comments by July 13, 2026. This could affect companies using BHT in foods or packaging, so get ready for possible updates that might change how BHT is used or labeled.

Next: 2026-09509, Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Chinese companies sold wood mouldings and millwork products at unfairly low prices from February 2024 to January 2025. They’re stopping the review for 26 companies but continuing with 9 others, including two big exporters. This could affect import duties and trade starting May 13, 2026, so businesses should pay attention!