Legal Control On The Use Of Additives Flashcards
Who controls the use of food additives?
The European Union (EU) legislation
Additives undergo rigorous testing which is carried out by who?
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
What does the European Food Safety Authority do to additives?
They carry out rigorous testing
What is involved as part of the rigorous testing of additives by the European Food Safety Authority?
A safety evaluation
Determination of the ADI
What does ADI stand for?
Acceptable daily intake
Describe what is meant by Acceptable daily intake (ADI)
This is the estimated amount of a food additive that can be consumed daily over a lifetime, without any adverse effect on health
What happens if an additive is approved by the European Food Safety Authority?
The additive is identified with a unique E number (except flavourings)
What must be done to additives in relation to labelling?
They must be listed in the ingredient list of foods either stating their appropriate E number or name
Under EU regulations what can additives not do?
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They cannot disguise faulty processing
They cannot deceive the consumer
They cannot present a hazard to consumer’s health
They cannot reduce the nutritional value of foods
They cannot be included in commercial baby foods
What exact additives cannot be included in commercial baby foods?
(4)
Colourings
Preservatives
Antioxidants (BHA and BHT)
Sweeteners
Who monitors the use of additives in Irish Food?
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
