EPA Denies Objections to L-Glutamic Acid and GABA Tolerance Rule

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied objections from the Truth In Labeling Campaign (TLC) and additional citizens to a 2001 rule exempting L-glutamic acid (LGA) and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) from food safety regulations, citing reasonable certainty of no harm.

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