In a significant move towards enhancing food safety, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the FDA to revise regulations surrounding the self-affirmation of food ingredient safety. This directive comes amidst growing pressure from farm and food groups urging the use of sound science in food safety assessments. RFK Jr. is set to meet with major food brand executives, including leaders from PepsiCo and General Mills, to discuss these changes. Supporters laud RFK Jr. for generating unprecedented momentum in the food industry, while critics emphasize the need for bipartisan action against inflammatory food additives. The meetings aim to address loopholes that allow companies to obscure safety data, highlighting a broader push for transparency in food safety practices.