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Revised safe intake for 3-MCPD in vegetable oils and food
EFSA’s experts have used an updated scientific approach to reassess the possible long-term adverse effects of the food processing contaminant 3-MCPD on the kidney and male fertility....
Chemical contaminants
Process contaminants
10 January 2018
Furan in food – EFSA confirms health concerns
Consumer exposure to furan and methylfurans in food could lead to possible long-term liver damage. The most exposed group of people are infants, mainly through consumption of ready-to-...
Chemical contaminants
Process contaminants
25 October 2017
Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
Glycerol-based process contaminants found in palm oil, but also in other vegetable oils, margarines and some processed foods, raise potential health concerns for average consumers of...
Chemical contaminants
Process contaminants
3 May 2016
Joint EFSA, FAO and WHO guidance aims to harmonise dietary exposure assessments
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have published jointly guidance...
Data
Process contaminants
24 November 2011
Updated report on furan in food includes new exposure estimates
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a report with the latest Member State monitoring results of the levels of furan found in food. This is the third report on furan...
Data
Process contaminants
1 September 2011
EFSA updates data on furan in food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a report updating results of monitoring on the levels of furan found in food. In order to allow a better estimate of dietary...
Data
Process contaminants
30 July 2010
EFSA opinion on suitable indicators for both the occurrence and toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food
EFSA’s CONTAM Panel has adopted an opinion on suitable indicators for the occurrence and toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food. PAHs are chemical compounds that...
Chemical contaminants
Process contaminants
4 August 2008