Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025

# Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 — Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to re-evaluate chemicals currently approved for use in food and food packaging. Rather than relying on old safety approvals that may be decades old, this bill would mandate a modern review of these substances using current scientific standards and methods. The goal is to ensure that chemicals in food meet today's safety requirements, not just those from when they were originally approved. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would primarily affect food manufacturers, food packaging companies, and consumers.

Food companies would need to work with the FDA to demonstrate that approved food chemicals remain safe under current scientific understanding. The bill specifically focuses on reassessing chemicals in both food itself and food packaging materials—areas where safety standards have evolved significantly over time. Consumers could potentially see changes in food products if certain chemicals are found to be unsafe and removed from use. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't been voted on by the full House of Representatives yet. The bill was introduced by Representative Janice Schakowsky (D-IL).