GRAS Associates Employee Directory
Food & BeveragesOregon, United States1 Employees
GRAS Associates, LLC is a Bend, Oregon-based technical consultancy serving the food and allied industries by evaluating ingredients and chemicals for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The firm concentrates on regulatory compliance and the substantiation of safety claims associated with GRAS determinations. It was founded by Dr. Robert S. McQuate and Dr. Richard C. Kraska, two regulatory veterans with prior FDA experience and careers in the food and chemical sectors. Its client base includes companies seeking to obtain FDA GRAS notices for ingredients or probiotic strains, often through collaborative engagements. A recent development in 2023 shows OraTicx partnering with GRAS Associates and receiving a no-questions letter from the FDA for a GRAS submission involving Weissella cibaria CMU. Overall, the organization operates as a small, specialized player within the broader field of food safety and regulatory services.