On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood up in Washington and announced two things he’s calling among the most consequential food policy moves in a generation.

The Lempert Report
August 14, 2026

On Monday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood up in Washington and announced two things he’s calling among the most consequential food policy moves in a generation.

Here's the catch: nothing comes off shelves tomorrow. FDA gets up to 180 days to review existing GRAS substances. The UPF definition? Still parked at OMB with no timeline.

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