Recent negative EFSA health claim opinion on beta-glucans

Recent negative EFSA health claim opinion on beta-glucans

Since the beginning of the year, EFSA published one opinion for the scientific substantiation of article 13.5 health claims. EFSA’s negative opinion was on a claim application related to beta-glucans from oats and/or barley in a ready-to-eat cereal manufactured via...
Probiotic labelling, now also allowed in Denmark

Probiotic labelling, now also allowed in Denmark

After several Member States recently stated that they consider “probiotics” as a mandatory category term (for further reading on this topic, please click here), it was now time for Denmark to also follow this interpretation. The Danish Veterinary and Food...
Titanium dioxide about to be banned in EU in food

Titanium dioxide about to be banned in EU in food

Recently, EFSA published a revised safety assessment on titanium dioxide (E 171), where it was concluded that titanium dioxide (E171) was considered unsafe to be used as a food additive. EU Member States support the ban announced by the Commission. However, opinions...