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    The EU re-evaluates the safety of methamphetamine as a food additive

    • Last Update: 2020-12-04
    • Source: Internet
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    Food Partners Network News On May 6, 2020, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Union Food Additives and Flavorings Group (FAF) re-evaluated dimethyl polysiloxane (E 900) as a food additive.
    , the Panel found that there was no safety issue with methyl polysilica as a food additive at the specified level of use and use.
    the original article as follows: The Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) provided a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of the dimethylsiloxane (E 900) as a food additive. E 900 was evaluated by the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) in 1990 and agreed with the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 1.5 mg/kg body weight (bw) day per previously established by Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in 1974. Dimethyl polysiloxane was only absorbed to a very limited from the extent the gastrointestinaltract following oral administration and the vast majority was excreted had notidd in the faeces. Corneal opacities and other effects on cornea were observed in studies in rats. These effects are considered to be caused by direct contact with the test substance in the feed and/or with the test test substance in faeces and not due to systemic exposure. This article was edited by Food Partners Network Food Information Center for the reference of netizens, welcome to reproduce, reprint please indicate the source! If you have any questions, news@foodmate.net.
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