EFSA Opinion – Extension of Uses of Quillaia Extract (E 999) as a Food Additive The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)' Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) panel has evaluated the safety of the extension of uses of quillaia extract (E 999) as a food additive in food supplements supplied in a solid or liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children. EFSA Opinion – Extension of Uses of Quillaia Extract (E 999) as a Food Additive
EFSA Opinion – Re‐evaluation of Saccharin and its Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts (E 954) as Food Additives The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)' Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) panel has recently published its re‐evaluation of saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives. EFSA Opinion – Re‐evaluation of Saccharin and its Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts (E 954) as Food Additives
EFSA Webinar on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Vitamins and Essential Minerals – Recording and Presentation The presentations and recording from the EFSA webinar on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Vitamins and Essential Minerals are now available. EFSA Webinar on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Vitamins and Essential Minerals – Recording and Presentation
FSA Board Meeting – December 2024 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board meeting for December is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 11 December, from 9:00 AM to 2:35 PM. FSA Board Meeting – December 2024
EFSA Opinion – Flavouring Group Evaluation 420 (FGE.420): Hesperetin dihydrochalcone The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)'s Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) Panel has recently published its opinion on flavouring group evaluation 420 (FGE.420): Hesperetin dihydrochalcone. EFSA Opinion – Flavouring Group Evaluation 420 (FGE.420): Hesperetin dihydrochalcone
EFSA Webinar – Draft Guidance on Characterisation and Risk Assessment of Microorganisms Used in the Food Chain The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is organising a webinar on draft guidance on the characterisation and risk assessment of microorganisms used in the food chain. The event will be held online on 17 December 2024 from 13.30 to 15.00 (GMT). EFSA Webinar – Draft Guidance on Characterisation and Risk Assessment of Microorganisms Used in the Food Chain
European Commission Webinar on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation On 16 December, the European Commission is hosting a webinar on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). European Commission Webinar on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
EFSA Opinion on Safety of Tiger Nuts (Cyperus esculentus) Oil as Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) has recently published its opinion on the safety of Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) oil as a novel food. EFSA Opinion on Safety of Tiger Nuts (Cyperus esculentus) Oil as Novel Food
Folic Acid Supplementation: Advice to Health Professionals The UK chief medical officers, chief nursing officers and chief midwifery officers have given advice on the importance of folic acid supplementation. Folic Acid Supplementation: Advice to Health Professionals
EU Court Annuls EU Wide Ban on Botanical Food Products The EU General Court has annulled key provisions of a Commission Regulation that aimed to restrict or closely regulate the inclusion of certain botanicals containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) in foods. EU Court Annuls EU Wide Ban on Botanical Food Products
Professor Susan Jebb reappointed as FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb has been reappointed as Chair of FSA. Professor Susan Jebb reappointed as FSA Chair
EFSA FAF – Safety Evaluation of Steviol Glycosides as a Food Additive EFSA FAF has published a scientific opinion recommending the extension of steviol glycosides use and a modification of the acceptable daily intake for steviol. EFSA FAF – Safety Evaluation of Steviol Glycosides as a Food Additive
