Salt is generally recognized as safe. However, it is not found on the GRAS List as such. The FDA acknowledged that it would be impractical to list all substances that are Generally Recognized As Safe for their intended use. However, the FDA Commissioner acknowledges salt’s inherent safety. 21 CFR 182.1(a) states: “It is impractical to list all substances that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use. However, by way of illustration, the Commissioner regards such common food ingredients as salt, pepper, vinegar, baking powder and monosodium glutamate as safe for their intended use.”
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