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The EU sets revised guidelines for nitrates and nitrites
10 Oct 2023
In pursuit of utmost food safety within the European Union and as a proactive measure under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the European Commission has established revised guid...
Tags: Additives, Consumers, EFSA, European Commission, nitrates, nitrites
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EFSA, nitrosamines in food raise health concerns
29 Mar 2023
According to the assessment conducted by EFSA on the health risk associated with the presence of nitrosamines in food, these compounds may pose a health concern for consumers. Ten ...
Tags: EFSA, Food Safety, nitrates, Nitrosamines
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New Anses opinion confirms link between nitrite consumption and cancer
12 Jul 2022
In a highly anticipated opinion published on July 12, 2022, the French national agency for food safety (Agence nationale de sécurité alimentaire – Anses) confirms for the f...
Tags: ANSES, Cancer, Food Additives, nitrates, nitrites