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On September 8, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published scientific opinions regarding Flavoring Group Evaluation 502 and Flavoring Group Evaluation 503.

The European Union's food additive regulations are included in the International Food Additive Database, however flavorings are generally beyond the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

On July 12, the European Union published an amendment which modifies the Union list of flavouring substances. The amendment is effective from its publication date, July 12.

The European Union's food additive regulations are included in the International Food Additive Database, however flavorings are generally beyond the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

On May 31, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific opinion regarding Flavoring Group Evaluation 226. 

On May 17, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific opinion regarding Flavoring Group Evaluation 208.

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On August 19, Indonesia's National Agency for Drug and Food Control (NADFC) published two regulations related to food additives: Persyaratan Penggunaan Bahan Tambahan Pangan Perisa (flavoring substances) and Kategori Pangan (food categories).  Both regulations are available in Indonesian.

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On July 12, Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published two proposals concerning flavoring substances for use in foods and beverages:

• Consulta Pública No. 226: Establishes procedures for the approval of regional plant species used as flavoring substances
• Consulta Pública No. 227: Establishes the criteria required for the provisional authorization of the marketing of food and beverages that contain flavorings from regional plant species

Comments on both proposals are due on September 16, 2016.

BCI's Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for Brazil, although flavorings typically do not fall within the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

Recently, the European Union's Food Safety Authority published scientific opinions on the following flavoring substances:

• 3-(1-((3,5-dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)methyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(3-hydroxybenzyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione
• Alpha,beta-unsaturated 3(2H)-furanone derivatives from chemical group 13
• Representatives for 13 alpha,beta-unsaturated aliphatic ketones with terminal double bonds and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.2.2 of Flavour Group Evaluation 19

BCI's Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for the European Union, although flavorings typically do not fall within the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

On July 29, the European Union published an amendment to its flavoring regulations modifying the conditions of use of five flavoring substances. These changes will take effect on August 18, 2016.

BCI's Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for the European Union, although flavorings typically do not fall within the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

Recently, the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Standardization Organization published a draft regulation regarding the use of flavorings in food. The proposal is available, in English, on the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's website. Comments on the proposed regulation are due to the GCC by July 11, 2016.

The Gulf Cooperation Council's food additive regulations, in English, are included in the International Food Additive Database.  If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

 

On May 5, the European Union published an amendment to its flavoring regulations to reflect that seven substances are no longer under evaluation. These changes will take effect on May 25, 2016.

The European Union's food additive regulations are included in the International Food Additive Database.  If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.