EFSA Opinion on Safety of Tiger Nuts (Cyperus esculentus) Oil as Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) has recently published its opinion on the safety of Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) oil as a novel food. EFSA Opinion on Safety of Tiger Nuts (Cyperus esculentus) Oil as Novel Food
Folic Acid Supplementation: Advice to Health Professionals The UK chief medical officers, chief nursing officers and chief midwifery officers have given advice on the importance of folic acid supplementation. Folic Acid Supplementation: Advice to Health Professionals
EU Court Annuls EU Wide Ban on Botanical Food Products The EU General Court has annulled key provisions of a Commission Regulation that aimed to restrict or closely regulate the inclusion of certain botanicals containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) in foods. EU Court Annuls EU Wide Ban on Botanical Food Products
Professor Susan Jebb reappointed as FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb has been reappointed as Chair of FSA. Professor Susan Jebb reappointed as FSA Chair
EFSA FAF – Safety Evaluation of Steviol Glycosides as a Food Additive EFSA FAF has published a scientific opinion recommending the extension of steviol glycosides use and a modification of the acceptable daily intake for steviol. EFSA FAF – Safety Evaluation of Steviol Glycosides as a Food Additive
EFSA – Guidance on Establishing Tolerable Upper Intake Levels The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published guidance for establishing and applying tolerable upper intake levels for vitamins and essential minerals. EFSA – Guidance on Establishing Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
PAGB Webinar: Hot Topics in Herbal Medicines and Botanical Supplements – An update on what is Happening in the UK and EU PAGB is running a webinar for members, 'Hot topics in herbal medicines and botanical supplements – an update on what is happening in the UK and EU', on Wednesday 13 November from 1 - 2pm. PAGB Webinar: Hot Topics in Herbal Medicines and Botanical Supplements – An update on what is Happening in the UK and EU
EFSA – The Challenge of Accounting for Less Frequently Consumed Foods with a High Impact on Nutrient Intake Estimates Using the EFSA Comprehensive Food Consumption Database: The example of Preformed vitamin A. EFSA has published an editorial addressing the challenges faced during the intake assessment of preformed vitamin A from the back-ground diet. EFSA – The Challenge of Accounting for Less Frequently Consumed Foods with a High Impact on Nutrient Intake Estimates Using the EFSA Comprehensive Food Consumption Database: The example of Preformed vitamin A.
AESGP Webinar – Online Trade of Consumer Healthcare Products AESGP is hosting a webinar, 'Online Trade of Consumer Healthcare Products under the EU’s Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act', on Tuesday 3 December, from 11.30 to 13.00 (GMT). AESGP Webinar – Online Trade of Consumer Healthcare Products
Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy The Department for Business and Trade has launched a green paper consultation on its proposals for a national long-term industrial strategy. Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
EMA HMPC Meeting Report – September 2024 The report from the EMA Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) meeting held on 23-25 September 2024 has been published. EMA HMPC Meeting Report – September 2024
AESGP Webinar – The Impact of the Revised CLP Regulation on the Self-care Sector AESGP is hosting a webinar on the impact of the revised classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) regulation on the self-care sector, in collaboration with Fieldfisher, on Tuesday 12 November. AESGP Webinar – The Impact of the Revised CLP Regulation on the Self-care Sector
