The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has suggested a safe limit of 1 µg/kg body weight for the combined intake of delta-8 and delta-9 THC from food. The CONTAM Panel had previously set an acute reference dose (ARfD) of 1 μg/kg body weight for Δ9‐THC derived from adverse effects on…
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The Dutch Inspection Council (Keuringsraad) decided that the term “probiotic” can only be used once on the package and under strict conditions.[1,2] In general, the term “probiotic” can not be used in the EU because it is considered a general, non-specific health claim, which must be accompanied by a specific…
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We have recieved confirmation that the fruiting body of the mushroom Tremella fuciformis Berkeley will be added to the Novel Food Catalogue, as a not novel food ingredient. It was mentioned in annex of the original Belgian Royal Decree on botanicals, which was prepared in 1996-1997 and is still mentioned…
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