Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT); Request for Information
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is requesting information on the current uses and safety data for butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in human food and as a food contact substance. We are requesting this information as part of our systematic process for conducting post-market assessments of chemicals in food. W
| Agency | Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-05-13 |
| Summary | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is requesting information on the current uses and safety data for butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in human food and as a food contact substance. We are requesting this information as part of our systematic process for conducting post-market assessments of chemicals in food. We are conducting a post-market assessment of the safety of BHT in food, considering the latest state of the science. We intend to use the information received and any other available, relevant information to determine if BHT remains safe under its current conditions of use in food and as a food contact substance. |
| Document number | 2026-09507 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09507/butylated-hydroxytoluene-bht-request-for-information |