In recent years, clear guidelines have been issued in Belgium and France to ensure the safety of volatile or essential oils in supplements. Plants produce volatile oils for several reasons, including protection from animal feeding, attracting pollinators and competition with other plants. These volatile and fragrant substances can be extracted…
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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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