Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-09507
FDA Request for Information on Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) Uses and Safety in Food
Buyer
Food and Drug Administration
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-09507
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking stakeholder input on the use and safety of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in food products and food contact substances. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services - Request Details: - Solicitation is for information and data, not for procurement of goods or services - Focus is on BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) as an ingredient in human food and as a food contact substance - FDA is conducting a post-market safety assessment of BHT - Requested Information: - General food categories and specific products where BHT is used - Typical and maximum use levels of BHT - Data on dietary exposure and migration from food contact materials - Market share and biomonitoring data - Safety data, including unpublished studies - Information on related substances, GRAS conclusions, prior sanctions, and discontinued uses - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on aggregated data submissions - Voluntary participation from food manufacturers, trade groups, and other stakeholders - Data will inform regulatory decisions regarding BHT safety - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a request for information rather than a product or service procurement. - Places of Performance/Contact: - FDA offices in Rockville, MD and College Park, MD
Description
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting information on the current uses and safety data for butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in human food and as a food contact substance. This request is part of a post-market assessment to determine if BHT remains safe under its current conditions of use, considering the latest scientific data. The FDA seeks data on use levels, dietary exposure, safety, and other relevant information to support this assessment. Comments and scientific data must be submitted by July 13, 2026.