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Precision Fermentation – Food Dye

April 21, 2026 - Precision Fermentation

Food dyes and colorants are found in many of our favorite foods and beverages, and there’s growing interest in shifting from artificial to natural options. Precision fermentation offers a new way to produce these same color molecules using microorganisms. In this…

Precision Fermentation – Overview

April 14, 2026 - News Precision Fermentation

Precision fermentation is showing up in everything from food dyes to dairy protein, but what is it, really? In this overview post, we break down how it works, what it makes, and what it means for ingredient safety. Top Takeaways: Precision fermentation…

In the Media – Dr. Joe Zagorski on PVA with “Unbiased Science” with Dr. Jess Steier

April 11, 2026 - Media plastic

CRIS toxicologist Dr. Joe Zagorski joins the Unbiased Science podcast with Dr. Jess Steier to explain what the science says about microplastics and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in laundry pods. The discussion highlights a key principle in toxicology: risk depends on exposure,…

Bisphenol A (BPA)

March 30, 2026 - plastic Real-Time Science Science Vs. Sensation

If you’ve been following the BPA conversation over the past decade, you probably have a vague sense that the science kept shifting, regulators kept disagreeing, and at some point, you stopped being sure whether your reusable water bottle was safe. We’re seeing…

In the Media – Elisabeth Anderson on GRAS with “PolitiFact”

March 3, 2026 - Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Media

In this PolitiFact article, CRIS’s Director of Science Communication, Elisabeth Anderson, offers her perspective on GRAS ingredients to help readers understand what GRAS means for safety. 👉 🔗 Read the article:

Special Edition – FDA’s 2026 Priorities

February 23, 2026 - Special Edition

The FDA's Human Foods Program recently released its 2026 Priority Deliverables, which focus heavily on chemical ingredient safety. We've gone through each priority and connected it to the work CRIS that has already published, so you don't have to go looking. Where…

In the Media – Dr. Zagorski on Energy Drinks for “The New York Times”

February 16, 2026 - Media Stimulants

In this New York Times article, CRIS’s Dr. Zagorski provides an expert perspective on the ingredients in energy drinks, to help readers separate marketing claims from what research actually shows about energy, performance, and safe consumption. Read the article:

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In the Media – Dr. Kaminski on Glyphosate for “PolitiFact”

February 11, 2026 - Media

In this PolitiFact article, CRIS's Dr. Kaminski clarifies claims about glyphosate “weed killer” levels found in bread in Florida’s recent food testing, explaining that the measured amounts are trace and well below federal safety limits. His insights help put herbicide residue…

everyday health interviews dr zagorski about food dyes and fda labeling changes

In the Media – Dr. Zagorski on FDA Labeling Changes and Food Dyes for “Everyday Health”

February 10, 2026 - Media

In this Everyday Health interview, CRIS researcher, Dr. Zagorski, breaks down the FDA’s updated guidance on “no artificial colors” labeling. His insights clarify common misconceptions about natural versus synthetic color additives and highlight that safety depends on dose and exposure, not…

CRIS In Review

January 12, 2026 - Special Edition Uncategorized

Norbert Kaminski, Ph.D. Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology Food and Consumer Product Ingredient Safety Endowed Chair Director, Center for Research on Ingredient Safety Director, Institute for Integrative Toxicology