Advantame – EFSA publishes safety assessment

EFSA has concluded that advantame and its metabolites pose no safety concern for consumers at the proposed uses and use levels as a sweetener. Here you can find the complete scientific opinion. "Metabolism and toxicokinetics of advantame and its main metabolite, ANS9801-acid, have been studied in mice, rats, rabbits, dogs and humans. Advantame is rapidly … Continue reading Advantame – EFSA publishes safety assessment

Claims – Art. 14 EC Reg. 1924/2006 approved – Artichoke leaf dry extract (blood LDL-cholesterol reduction)

Following an application from Laboratoire Lescuyer, submitted pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 via the Competent Authority of France, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the scientific substantiation of a health claim related to the combination of artichoke leaf dry extract standardised … Continue reading Claims – Art. 14 EC Reg. 1924/2006 approved – Artichoke leaf dry extract (blood LDL-cholesterol reduction)