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May 17, 2013 | 10:47 AM CDT
EFSA Rules Out Genotoxic Concerns for Five α,β-Unsaturated Flavorings
This panel said this conclusion can be applied to 2,6-dimethyl-2,5,7-octatriene-1-ol acetate as well as four substances which have the α,β-unsaturation in an aliphatic side-chain and are methylated in the α-position of the α,β-unsaturation.
Apr 29, 2013 | 11:54 AM CDT
More Than a Feeling
By: Jeb Gleason-Allured
West Coast Flavor Forum addresses food science’s critics and the right-to-know movement, and highlights the promise of genetic modification, biotech and other technologies.
Mar 20, 2013 | 08:46 AM CDT
EFSA Supports Euro Commission in Defining Endrocine Disruptors Criteria
Ahead of a scientific meeting in Brussels, the EFSA issues a written statement saying it’s “supporting the European Commission in defining scientific criteria for endocrine disruptors."
Mar 04, 2013 | 09:19 AM CST
PureCircle to Launch High Purity Reb D Stevia Product
PureCircle has elected to formally submit its GRAS notification to the FDA for additional safety review and hopes to launch the product as early as the second half 2013.
Feb 26, 2013 | 04:26 PM CST
EFSA Evaluates Genotoxic Potential of Two Flavorings
Panel evaluated genotoxicity of two α,β-unsaturated thiophenes from subgroup 5.2 of FGE.19 in the flavoring group evaluation 224.
Jan 28, 2013 | 10:17 AM CST
RIFM Issues Eight Flavor or Fragrance Ingredient Data Sheets
Includes benzaldehyde, α-Methylbenzyl alcohol, p-tert-Butylcyclohexanone, Anisole, Valeraldehyde, l-.alpha.-Pinene, l-.β.-Pinene and 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid lactone.
Jan 14, 2013 | 09:18 AM CST
Japan's MHLW Approves Four Flavoring Substances
They include (3-amino-3-carboxypropyl) dimethylsulfonium chloride, 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine, trimethylamine and trans-2-methyl-2-butenal.
Jan 14, 2013 | 08:07 AM CST
EFSA Announces Major Transparency Initiative
The organization has also opened up its scientific committee and panel meetings to external observers to promote better understanding of how scientific risk assessment is carried out.
Jan 08, 2013 | 11:54 AM CST
EFSA's Risk Assessment Deems Aspartame Safe
Notes the ingredient poses no toxicity concern for consumers at current levels of exposure and the current Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) is safe for the general population.
Dec 19, 2012 | 11:34 AM CST
EFSA Evaluates Follow-up Studies on Two Flavorings
Panel finds 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one is not genotoxic; 4-methyl-3-hepten-5-one determination will be based on another group evaluation of a structurally equivalent substance.