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EU reassessed safety of saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts as food additives

EFSA has concluded that saccharin is safe for human consumption and increased the acceptable daily intake (ADI ) from 5 to 9 mg/kg of body weight per day, in a scientific opinion published on November 15.

Nov 19, 2024

EU amends food additives regulation

On November 13, 2024, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2024/2856 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deletion of the flavoring substance 1,2-Benzenedithiol (FL No. 04.029) fro

Nov 18, 2024

EU confirms safety of silica as food additive

On October 17, the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavoring Agents formally confirmed, after a thorough evaluation, that the additive silicon dioxide (E 551), as applied to the food industry, does not pose

Oct 31, 2024

EU proposes to approve regulations for the use of the food enzyme triacylglycerol lipase

On October 16, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published document 2024.8937 proposing the approval of a use requirement for the food enzyme triacylglycerol lipase.

Oct 23, 2024

EU assessed safety of curdlan gum as a food additive

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the EU Panel on Food Additives and Flavors (FAF) has issued a scientific opinion on the safety of curdlan gum as a food additive.

Sep 12, 2024

EU proposed to amend regulations for the use of triacylglycerol lipase

On July 24, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published document 2024.8944, which proposes to amend the requirements for the use of triacylglycerol lipase as set out in the table below.

Jul 29, 2024

EU imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of erythritol originating in China

On July 19, 2024, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2024/1959 imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on erythritol originating in China.

Jul 22, 2024

EU evaluated application for authorization renewal of L-Tyrosine as an additive to all animal feed

On July 12, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a news release stating that the EFSA has published an assessment of the application for renewal of authorization for L-tyrosine as an additive for all animal feed.

Jul 17, 2024

EU approved benzoic acid as feed additive for weaned piglets and fattening pigs

According to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), on June 21, 2024, the Commission issued Regulation (EU) No 2024/1730 authorizing the use of benzoic acid as a feed additive for weaned and fattened piglets in accordance with Regulation

Jun 24, 2024

EU approved glycosylated 1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol as feed additive for dairy cattle

According to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), on June 18, 2024, the Commission issued Regulation (EU) No 2024/1685 authorizing the use of glycosylated 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol prepared from the extract of blue leaf tomato as a

Jun 19, 2024
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