Guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), in May 2011, published a guidance document for the risk assessment of engineered nanomaterial applications in food and feed. The guidance, produced by EFSA's Scientic Committee, is the first of its kind to give practical guidance for addressing potential risks arising from applications of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain. The guidance covers risk assessments for food and feed applications including food additives, enzymes, flavourings, food contact materials, novel foods, feed additives and pesticides.

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EFSA: Panels and units: Scientific Committee: Publications: Guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain, May 2011 http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/2140.pdf

EFSA: Topics A-Z: Nanotechnology http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/nanotechnology.htm?wtrl=01

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