Three common food additives are now officially safer for humans and the environment

US environmental regulators have finalized new rules for three common food additives: capric acid, caprylic acid, and pelargonic acid. This means these substances are now considered safer for use in and on food, and their use will continue without new restrictions.

Every few years, US environmental regulators review pesticides and other chemicals used in food production to ensure they still meet safety standards. This document confirms that these three acids, which are used in many foods and cleaning products, have passed their latest safety check. This decision removes any uncertainty about their continued use, allowing manufacturers to keep them in their products.