Thank god it’s Friday! News from the food world (Week 35/2014)

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Here's my selection of articles for the week: ENERGY DRINKS - Energy drink binging, a deep analysis of the phenomena by Dr Stefan Fabiansson, food safety scientist and writer of the blog http://www.focusonfoodsafety.wordpress.com. He has a past as Professor in Food Safety at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Chief Scientist at the NSW Food Authority and most … Continue reading Thank god it’s Friday! News from the food world (Week 35/2014)

EFSA opinion on caffeine’s safety requested – Claims on caffeine suspended

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The European Commission has decided to request an opinion to EFSA on the safety of caffeine and to delay any authorization of certain health claims from art. 13.1 of EC Regulation 1924/2006. The European Commission asked EFSA to assess in particular: • Maximum levels of caffeine intake from all sources; • Risk of interaction of caffeine … Continue reading EFSA opinion on caffeine’s safety requested – Claims on caffeine suspended