Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023

The Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023 requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise its rules for determining if food substances are "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS), with stricter safety standards. Manufacturers must now provide evidence that a substance does not cause cancer, reproductive harm, or disproportionately affect vulnerable populations (such as children, pregnant women, or older adults) before marketing it as GRAS. The FDA must publish a revised rule within one year, including public access to all GRAS determinations and a 90-day review period for public feedback. Additionally, the bill creates a new FDA office to reassess the safety of at least 10 food substances every three years, focusing on cumulative health impacts and safety factors for vulnerable groups.