The European Commission established the limit for ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate for unprocessed fish and processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans.
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EU amends the regulation EU No.231/2012 and has added the specification for Rebaudioside AM produced via enzymatic conversion of purified stevia leaf extracts.
EU amends the regulation EU No.231/2012 and has added the specification for Rebaudioside D produced via enzymatic conversion of purified stevia leaf extracts.
EU amends the regulation EU No.231/2012 and has added the specification for Rebaudioside M produced by enzyme modification of steviol glycosides from Stevia.
On September 20, 2022, European Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods was published.
Replying to a request to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance triclopyr in oranges, lemons and mandarins, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues…
EU has established Maximum levels of hydrocyanic acid in following foodstuffs to ensure a high level of human health protection.
EU has amended the usage of Schizochytrium sp. oil rich in DHA and EPA which has been extended its usage to fish analogues and meat analogues at at levels 300 mg/100 g and 300 mg/100 g respectively, intended for the general population.
EU has established Maximum levels of 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene, 8-hydroxyquinoline, pinoxaden and valifenalate in certain Products.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published three safety evaluations regarding two substances proposed for use as food enzymes. In all three cases, the food enzyme was derived from a genetically modified version of its source.