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

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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)

EFSA aims to complete full risk assessment opinion on acrylamide in mid-2014

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Acrylamide is a chemical compound that typically forms in starchy food products during high-temperature cooking, including frying, baking and roasting. It forms from sugars and an amino acid that are naturally present in food. Acrylamide has been found in products such as potato crisps, French fries, bread, biscuits and coffee. It was first detected in … Continue reading EFSA aims to complete full risk assessment opinion on acrylamide in mid-2014