Having evaluated the data provided on representatives for chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19, the CEF Panel decided not to adopt a full scientific opinion and emphasized the need of data according to the genotoxicity test strategy adopted by the CEF Panel ...
Two new articles have been published in the scientific literature, describing potential adverse health effects of sweeteners. The first article by Halldorsson et al. (2010) suggests an association between consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks ...
No abstract available Keywords: Flavourings, data required, risk assessment, 90 day study doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.1985 Question Number: EFSA-Q-2010-01492 Journal Number: EFSA Journal 2011;9(2):1985 Panels: Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes an ...
EFSA’s Scientific Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) was asked for technical assistance in the development of a standard format for applications for new alternative methods of use and disposal for Animal By-Products (ABPs). Taking into account current i ...
No abstract available Keywords: Mycotoxin, guidelines, technological additives, safety, efficacy doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1693 Question Number: EFSA-Q-2009-00894 Journal Number: EFSA Journal 2010; 8(7):1693 Panels: Panel on Additives and Products or ...
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food delivers a statement on the divergence between the risk assessment of lycopene by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Joint FAO/ ...
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) provides a scientific opinion on the safety of erythritol (E 968) in light of a paediatric study on the gastrointestinal (GI) tolerabili ...
A new Influenza A virus in humans was notified to World Health Organisation by Mexico in April 2009. The pandemic virus contained a novel combination of genes from pig, avian and human influenza viruses. In view of public concern with respect to the safet ...
The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food assess the data provided by the Danish authorities, evaluating in particular whether this information, or any other new scientific developments, indicate that there is scientific evidence for ...
No abstract available Keywords: Smoke flavouring, margin of safety, dietary exposure, risk assessment doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1325 Question Number: EFSA-Q-2009-00764 Journal Number: EFSA Journal 2010; 8(1):1325 Panels: Panel on Food Contact Material ...