Food Safety Updates to Keep An Eye On

Here are some new food safety updates from the EU to keep an eye on:

Food Safety Updates to Keep An Eye On


Detoxification Process of Groundnut Press Cake for Aflatoxins by Ammoniation


The European Commission invited the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) to provide proven scientific research backing output for a detoxification process of groundnut press cake for aflatoxins by ammoniation. 


Lowering the Tolerable Daily Intake of Bisphenol A


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has embarked on the re-consideration of the risks of bisphenol A in food. Therefore, due to new research results, it has suggested lowering the tolerable daily intake compared to the previously recommended amount in 2015.

 

EFSA’s conclusions on bisphenol A are detailed in a scientific paper open to the public until February 22, 2022. View it here.


New Ochratoxin A in Foodstuffs


According to FRUCOM, the Commission has formulated a new decree amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 regarding maximum ochratoxin A levels in certain foodstuffs.

 

The Commission has also recommended a maximum level for these foods, such as dried fruits and pistachio nuts, among other products.

 

The draft presents the following new MLS (µg/kg):


  • Dried vine fruit (currants, raisins sultanas and dried figs): 8.0

  • Other dried fruit: 2.0

  • Pistachios to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before placing on the market for final consumer or use as an ingredient in food: 10.0

  • Pistachios placed on the market for final consumer or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs: 5.0


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