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

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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…

The global push to restrict PFAS usage signals an urgent need to address the risks posed by these persistent substances.

Europe, Japan and California Take Action to Regulate PFAS

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A global movement to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals known for their environmental persistence and health risks, is intensifying. Recently, the European Union, the State of California and Japan introduced new restrictions targeting various PFAS compounds. These include defluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and PFOS-related substances, focusing on…