The yellow polyphenolic pigment known as curcumin, originating from the rhizome of the
turmeric plant Curcuma longa L., has been utilized for ages in ancient medicine, as well as …

Although synthetic bioactive compounds are approved in many countries for food
applications, they are becoming less and less welcome by consumers. Therefore, there has …

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA developed an updated scientific
guidance to assist applicants in the preparation of applications for food enzymes. This …

This Guidance document describes harmonised risk assessment methodologies for
combined exposure to multiple chemicals for all relevant areas within EFSA's remit, ie …

This guidance document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and the
presentation of an application, as foreseen in Article 7.6 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 …

Abstract Effect biomarkers can be used to elucidate relationships between exposure to
environmental chemicals and their mixtures with associated health outcomes, but they are …

Background: Risk assessment of chemical mixtures or complex substances remains a major
methodological challenge due to lack of available hazard or exposure data. Therefore, risk …

Alkenylbenzenes are naturally occurring secondary plant metabolites, primarily present in
different herbs and spices, such as basil or fennel seeds. Thus, alkenylbenzenes, such as …

An informed opinion to a hugely important question, whether the food on the Europeans'
plate is safe to eat, is provided. Today, the Europeans face food-borne health risks from non …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and
Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific …