The FDA allows chemical additives, preservatives, and growth hormones/GMO in our food unless it’s proven to be harmful.
Many other countries require these ingredients, additives, and modified foods to be tested as safe for human consumption prior to being approved.
This hands off approach is one of the reasons America is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world.
A specification listing the approved additives, preservatives, and modifications to food should be created and only items proven to be safe for human consumption should be on the list.
In addition a specification for the testing of these should be created detailing the process, procedures, and acceptable results to be approved. The testing should be done by either an independent third party or a government agency that has ALL conflict of interest removed from the food industry and pharmaceutical industry.