EFSA Re-evaluation of Silicon Dioxide (E 551) as a Food Additive for Infants

EFSA Re-evaluation of Silicon Dioxide (E 551) as a Food Additive for Infants

On October 17, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published an updated scientific opinion on the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive. Commonly used as an anti-caking agent, E 551 prevents powdered foods from clumping together and is widely permitted in the EU for various food products, including those intended…