Food manufacturers may soon face new regulations. A proposed change aims to increase oversight of ingredients in processed and packaged foods. Currently, companies can introduce new ingredients without notifying regulators.

This could change with a new proposal from US health officials. The plan would require companies to submit documentation and explain why they consider an ingredient safe. Further details on the proposed rule are available from the Food and Drug Administration.

The proposal is intended to address concerns about unvetted ingredients in the food supply.