Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) have introduced the Better Food Disclosure Act, also known as the “Better FDA,” a bill aimed at strengthening the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of ingredient disclosures and safety reviews. The legislation comes as multiple states pursue their own efforts to tighten food safety rules and require clearer reporting of food additives and ingredients.
The proposed measure would require food companies to report all ingredients used in products to the FDA and seeks to enhance transparency for consumers across the nation. According to the legislation’s sponsors, the intent is to improve public awareness of what goes into commonly purchased food items and to address gaps in current federal review processes.
“The Better FDA Act brings a new and much-needed level of transparency to consumers,” Senator Britt said, noting that the bill aligns with broader efforts to help Americans better understand what is in their food. She stated that the legislation aims to “lift the veil on hidden ingredients, establish a stronger GRAS process, and help move our country toward healthier, longer lives.”
A key component of the bill focuses on strengthening the FDA’s post-market review system. Under the proposal, state officials and members of the public would be allowed to petition the agency to reevaluate the safety of existing food ingredients, including dyes, additives, and substances that have not been reported to the federal government.
Senator Marshall emphasized concerns about the FDA’s current regulatory approach. “For too long, the FDA has failed to regulate our food industry to the standard that the American people expect and deserve,” he said. He described the bill as “another big step” toward nationwide food safety reforms and highlighted the role states have played in pressing for higher oversight.
Senator Scott also underscored the importance of public confidence in the food supply. “Americans deserve to know that the food they put on their tables is safe and held to the highest standards,” he said. “Our Better Food Disclosure Act strengthens FDA oversight and transparency on ingredients included in everyday products to help families make informed decisions.”
The legislation has received support from several members of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) community. Vani Hari, founder of Food Babe and Truvani, praised the measure, saying it signals “a new era where the health of families is coming before corporate profits.”
Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, Director of the Food is Medicine Institute, said closing the long-criticized “GRAS loophole” is essential to modernizing food safety and limiting the use of questionable additives.
Supporters of the bill say it represents a significant step toward rebuilding trust in the country’s food oversight system and reinforcing the FDA’s responsibility to protect public health. Senator Britt has been vocal on related issues, including her recent calls to remove synthetic dyes from foods sold in the United States.
