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Register now: Meeting on the reporting of human studies in health claim applications

EFSA is organising a meeting with scientists to discuss the reporting of human studies submitted for the scientific substantiation of health claims. The Authority’s health and...

Nutrition, Stakeholders

3 September 2013
EFSA proposes adequate intake levels for fluoride and molybdenum

EFSA’s nutrition experts have continued their work on Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) by publishing their first pieces of advice on micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). The two...

Nutrition

8 August 2013
Nutrition: EFSA consults on dietary reference values for manganese

EFSA has launched a public consultation on its Scientific Opinion proposing adequate levels of manganese intake for adults and children. Comments on the opinion, which is part of the...

Nutrition

1 August 2013
Public consultation: dietary reference values for vitamin C

EFSA has launched an open consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values for vitamin C. The document proposes dietary reference values for vitamin C for...

Nutrition

28 June 2013
Public consultations: dietary reference values for fluoride and molybdenum

EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft scientific advice on dietary reference values (DRVs) for fluoride. EFSA is also currently consulting on its draft scientific...

Nutrition

2 May 2013
Register to observe NDA plenary meeting

Registration for those interested in participating as Observers in the March Plenary meeting of the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) is now open. Please...

Corporate, Nutrition

8 February 2013
EFSA sets average requirements for energy intake

EFSA has set average requirements (ARs) for energy intake for adults, infants and children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. The ARs provide a best estimate of the energy needs...

Nutrition

10 January 2013
EFSA further assesses health claims and publishes guidance

EFSA has reached two significant milestones in its work on health claims. The Authority’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA Panel) has published two additional...

Nutrition

7 August 2012
Upper intake levels reviewed for vitamin D and calcium

EFSA has reviewed the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for calcium and vitamin D. For vitamin D, the UL for adults and adolescents has been raised from 50 micrograms (50µg) a day to...

Nutrition

27 July 2012

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