Supplementing the Diet
GRAS Status Plays a Key Role

With its roots as a simple dietary supplement, Spirulina received GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) affirmation in 2002. Under sections 201(2) and 409 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, any substance that is intentionally added to food is a food additive subject to pre-market review and approval by the FDA, unless the substance is generally regarded, among qualified experts, as having adequately shown to be safe under the conditions of its intended use or unless the use of the substance is otherwise excluded from the definition of a food additive. While it is impractical to list all ingredients whose use is generally recognized as safe, the FDA published a partial list of food ingredients whose use is generally recognized as safe to aid in the industry's understanding of what did not require approval.

What does this mean in everyday life? Whenever you see a juice or nutritional bar that is green, check out the ingredients and you'll see Spirulina as an ingredient, courtesy of GRAS. More and more product formulators have come to the conclusion that adding Spirulina as a component to their product gives the consumer a better, more meaningful product.

GRAS Affirmation, along with the Earthrise Spirulina Cookbook, provides positive signs that Spirulina is more than just a dietary supplement. It's a green superfood that can be used in everyday cooking, and it's in products that you purchase on a regular basis.

Fax us a list of products in your store that contain Spirulina (include your name & address) and we'll send you a free sample!

Want more information on GRAS - check out the FDA's website at:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/grasguid.html


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