A new EU Regulation extends the use of the novel food astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae in supplements to children under 14 years. The maximum levels of astaxanthin in the Union list of novel foods are now as follows [1]: 2,3 mg astaxanthin per day for children 3 to…
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Following the request of the European Commission (EC) in the context of Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006 [1], the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) launched the following calls for data early July : for the evaluation of safety of the use of preparations from the fruits of sweet and…
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The Annex II to Regulation 1333/2008 on additives and the Annex to Commission Regulation 231/2012 on the specifications have been amended for glycerol (E 422), polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E 475), and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E 476). [1] The food additive glycerol (E 422) that has been lawfully placed on the market before…
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