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EU food additives list enters into force
From 1 June 2013 the EU list of authorised food additives takes effect and previous European directives are replaced with a single regulation. The EU list – which informs food industry...
Food ingredients and packaging
Food additives
Sweeteners
31 May 2013
Flavouring substance raises safety concerns
The flavouring substance 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylthiophene is genotoxic (that is, it can damage DNA, the genetic material of cells) and therefore a safety concern for human health....
Food ingredients and packaging
Flavourings
16 May 2013
Aspartame scientific meeting on 9 April
Registration is open for a follow-up meeting organised by EFSA to engage with all contributing stakeholders and other relevant parties on comments received during the public...
Food ingredients and packaging
Aspartame
4 March 2013
Scientists at EFSA further strengthen co-ordination of food and feed additive evaluations
Two of EFSA’s Scientific Panels have both concluded that the colour Patent Blue V (E 131) is not a safety concern for people or animals when used as a food or feed additive at...
Feed additives
Food ingredients and packaging
Food colours
1 March 2013
Caramel colours: consumer exposure lower than previously estimated
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revised its estimate of consumer exposure to three caramel colours (E 150a, E 150c, E 150d) used in a variety of foods and beverages....
Food ingredients and packaging
Food colours
19 December 2012
New EU flavourings list made possible with EFSA’s evaluations
Today’s landmark publication of the European Union list of flavourings authorised for use in foods in the EU is a major milestone for consumer protection that also brings clarity to...
Food ingredients and packaging
Flavourings
Food additives
1 October 2012
Endocrine disruptors: EFSA to deliver scientific opinion in March 2013
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the hormonal system. At the request of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is preparing a...
Food ingredients and packaging
Pesticides
Cross-cutting science
Endocrine active substances
Chemical contaminants
Dioxins and PCBs
Brominated flame retardants
1 October 2012
Aspartame re-evaluation extended until May 2013
At the request of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Commission has agreed to extend the timeline for the full re-evaluation of aspartame to May 2013. This will...
Food ingredients and packaging
Aspartame
7 August 2012
PET recycling processes for food contact materials: EFSA adopts first opinions
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted its first three scientific opinions on the safety of processes to recycle polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for use in food...
Food ingredients and packaging
Food contact materials
Plastics and plastic recycling
2 August 2012
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