IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Perceptions Of The U.S. FDA GRAS Program
September 16, 2025
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The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notification Program. One thousand and two adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from July 11- July 16, 2025, and respondents were weighted to ensure proportional results.
Key findings include:
- More than seven in ten Americans are confident in the safety of the ingredients in the foods and beverages that they buy.
- Most Americans believe the federal government should be responsible for evaluating the safety of food ingredients.
- Americans are divided in their belief that the U.S. federal government has evaluated the safety of food and beverage ingredients.
- Just over half of Americans are aware of the U.S. FDA GRAS program.
- Among Americans who have heard of the U.S. FDA GRAS program, two in three believe it is effective.