Positive Safety evaluation of Annatto E
Positive Safety evaluation of Annatto E EFSA Positive Safety evaluation of Annatto E and New exposure assessment for annatto extracts The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) carried out a safety evaluation of Annatto E and an exposure assessment of the annatto coloring principles bixin and norbixin (E 160b) when used as a food additive, taking …
NATCOL is now in Brussels
NATCOL is proud to announce that it is now based in Brussels, Belgium. In order to be closer to the European Institutions, NATCOL is now a Belgian Non-Profit International Association (Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif – AISBL). Located in the heart of Brussels – Rond-Point Schuman 6, boîte 5, 1040 Brussels – it will be …
Foods Colors Legislation – full article
The Legislation of Food colors in Europe HISTORY During the Middle Ages (5th-15th century), the economy in the European countries was based on agriculture, and the peasants were accustomed to producing their own food locally and/or trading within the village communities. Under feudalism, foodstuffs were mainly regarded as means to survive. Aesthetic aspects were not …