Aspartame and its breakdown products are safe for human consumption at current levels of exposure, EFSA concludes in its first full risk assessment of this sweetener. To carry out its risk assessment, EFSA has undertaken a rigorous review of all available scientific research on aspartame and its breakdown products, including both animal and human studies. … Continue reading EFSA final aspartame evaluation as safe
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
