EFSA, for the sixth time since 1994 (when it was authorized for the first time), has re-evaluated aspartame's safety as food additive in this draft opinion. This substance was previously evaluated also by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), the latest in 1981 (JECFA, 1975; 1980; 1981) and by the EU Scientific Committee … Continue reading EFSA published a draft opinion on aspartame safety and call a public consultation
EFSA definitely rejects Seralini et al. study
On the same day (28th November) in which EFSA hold meetings with the NGOs on genetically modified food to update them regarding the scientific progress on GM food, the Authority rejects also the controversial Séralini study linking cancer and Maize NK603. EFSA today delivered its final evaluation of the paper by Séralini et al. which raised concerns about … Continue reading EFSA definitely rejects Seralini et al. study
