Food Additive
<p>According to the Food and Drug Administration, an ingredient is considered safe if there is a "reasonable certainty in the minds of competent scientists that the substance is not harmful under its intended conditions of use." If the substance does not fall under the GRAS umbrella, it is considered a <i >food additive</i> by the FDA and is subject to a lengthy review and approval process.</p>
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Source: <a href="http://www.ochef.com/answers/1642.htm">http://www.ochef.com/answers/1642.htm</a>
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