BfR warns about excess vitamin D for infants

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In July 2026, a case of severe vitamin D poisoning was reported in an infant in Germany.It was caused by the administration of a high-dose supplement intended for adults and purchased online, which was used instead of the recommended paediatric preparations. A similar case had already been reported in late 2021.As infants are at risk … Continue reading BfR warns about excess vitamin D for infants

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Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The FDA launched an institutional monitoring platform in April 2025 to track food-industry commitments to eliminate petroleum-derived synthetic dyes by the end of 2027. The program includes major North American brands and varies in scope. The FDA is also reviewing additional dyes as part of this regulatory effort for safer formulations.