Food additive re-evaluations given fresh impetus with new call for data

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) had, by March 2013, prioritised the food additives for which scientific data were required to finalise their re-evaluation within deadlines established by European legislation. The Authority launched a new call for data on 27 March 2013, proactively asking Member States and other stakeholders for two types of data for 51 food additives in total: figures from industry on the amounts of these additives they report using in their products; and data derived from analyses indicating actual levels of these additives found in foods and drinks from national food authorities, research institutions, academia, food industry and other stakeholders.

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EFSA: Calls & Consultations: Call for food additives usage level and/or concentration data in food and beverages intended for human consumption http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/dataclosed/call/130327.htm

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