On a recent meeting the European Commission (EC) and Member States exchanged views on the risk management options under the Article 8 procedure of Regulation 1925/2006 for alpha lipoic acid (ALA) in fortified food, but also in food supplements. It was confirmed that diverging positions were expressed. It seems that…
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Recently the following two amendments have been made to the Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. With implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2086 of 28 September 2023, buffered vinegar (E 267) is added to Group I additives, authorized quantum satis in food…
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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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