GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act

HR 7291 establishes a review board to assess the safety of pre-2000 "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) designations used by food manufacturers for additives. The bill requires manufacturers to report their specific GRAS designations within 90 days, with the board categorizing them into priority tiers (1-3) for review. If the board finds a substance unsafe, it recommends revocation, giving manufacturers 180 days to provide safety evidence before the FDA can revoke the designation. The board must report results to Congress by specific deadlines (2-10 years after enactment) and terminates 10 years after the bill passes.