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

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

EU Commission will not evaluate the proposed Regulation 661/2005, the “Made in Regulation”

European Commission will not examine the proposed Regulation 661/2005, well known as the "Made in regulation", a measure that would impose mandatory labeling of origin on products from third countries. Tuesday in Strasbourg, was presented as usual the Commission program for 2013. The proposed Reg. 661/2005 was listed between those initiatives that Brussels not intends … Continue reading EU Commission will not evaluate the proposed Regulation 661/2005, the “Made in Regulation”