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EFSA to host workshop on infant food additives
23 Jul 2018EFSA is working on the re-evaluation of a number of food additives intended to be used in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age, and will host a workshop.
EFSA is working on the re-evaluation of a number of food additives intended to be used in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age. In doing so, scientists are also addressing data gaps for these additives that have previously been identified by EFSA and for which seven data calls have been published this week.
In November, EFSA will host a one-day workshop on the status of this ongoing work. Representatives from EU bodies, international organisations, national authorities, NGOs, industry, research and academia are welcome to join the event.Further information on the event and on how to register will be published on the EFSA website in due time.Related news
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