BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Commission for Food Additives, Flavourings and Processing Aids (LAV)
The term, food additives, encompasses substances like artificial sweeteners, dyes, preservatives, antioxidants, acidifiers, emulsifiers, stabilisers or baking agents. Generally, only approved additives may be used in the EU. According to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, food additives may only be approved if they do not pose a safety concern to the health of the consumer at the level of use proposed. The safety of food additives, flavourings and processing aids is evaluated by national and international institutions and expert panels (at EU level by the European Food Safety Authority EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority). In Germany BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment is responsible for the risk assessment of food additives, flavourings and processing aids.
Tasks
The Commission for Food Additives, Flavourings and Processing Aids advises BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment on specific issues in the field of the risk assessment of food additives, flavourings and processing aids. Processing aids are also called technical auxiliaries.
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Commission for Food Additives, Flavourings and Processing Aids was not reappointed for the time being in the appointment period 2022-2025 due to BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment's reduced need for advice on this topic.
If necessary, the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment will invite one or more experts to expert discussions on specific issues in order to access external expertise.