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EFSA launches thiamin consultation

7 Oct 2016

EFSA has launched an open consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values for thiamin which is also known as vitamin B1.

EFSA launches thiamin consultation

EFSA has launched an open consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values for thiamin which is also known as vitamin B1. Thiamin is a vital nutrient that plays an important role in maintaining healthy nervous and cardiovascular systems. This document proposes dietary reference values for thiamin for adults, infants and children, pregnant and lactating women. EFSA invites interested parties to submit written comments by 9 November 2016.