generally regarded as safe

generally regarded as safe
Abbreviation: GRAS
Designation given to foods, drugs, and other materials with a long-term history of not causing illness to humans, even though formal toxicity testing may not been conducted. Certain host organisms for recombinant DNA experimentation have recently been given this status.

Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture . 2015.

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