This epidemiological study provides, for the first time, exploratory evidence of associations between food coloring additives and cancer incidence. Consumption of total coloring additives was found to be significantly associated with a higher incidence of overall cancer (a rate of 13.3% among high consumers of colorings compared to 12.1% among low consumers), as well as breast cancer and postmenopausal breast cancer. Plain caramel (E150a) was associated with an increased incidence of overall cancer, while beta-carotene (E160a) was associated with an increased incidence of both overall cancer and breast cancer. These findings require confirmation.
On February 20, 2026, the EFSA published a positive opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to oat beta-glucans and the reduction of postprandial glucose peak.
A study conducted in May 2025 on food supplements sold in the Republic of Ireland assessed the prevalence of health claims on labelling and their compliance with the European Regulation on nutrition and health claims No. 1924/2006, by comparing products sold online and in stores. It shows some regulatory non-compliances of the claims, illustrating that there are still difficulties in applying the Regulation 1924/2006, 20 years after its publication.
In March 2025, Anses issued a warning strongly advising against the consumption of dietary supplements containing the plant Garcinia cambogia Dsr. or preparations based on Garcinia cambogia due to the risks of severe adverse effects associated with its consumption. The decree of April 17, 2025, suspends in France for one year the importation, introduction, and marketing, whether for a fee or free of charge, of dietary supplements containing the plant Garcinia cambogia Desr and all preparations derived from this plant.
Following an application from Zespri International Limited (‘the applicant’), submitted pursuant to Article 13(5) of
Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the Authority was required to deliver an opinion on the scientific substantiation of
a health claim related to green kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa ‘Hayward’) and the maintenance of normal defecation
(Question No EFSA- Q-2020-000562).
Water lentils have received approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for production and consumption as fresh vegetable in the EU. The researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands compilied a dossier demonstrating the safety, …
In 2020, the French Parliament banned the use of terms used to designate foods of animal origin to market products containing plant proteins (1) (“soy steaks”, “plant-based sausages” etc.). The Government specified this ban …
The European Commission requested the EFSA to update the framework for Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) assessment and the current ULs for some vitamins and minerals. When it was not possible to establish an UL, the Commission requested the ESA to determine the safe level which is an indication on the highest level of intake for which there is a reasonable confidence on the absence of adverse effects. Consequently, the EFSA published until 2024 the guidance for establishing and applying tolerable upper intake levels for vitamins and essential minerals and the scientific opinions on the tolerable upper intake for preformed vitamin A and bêta-carotene, for vitamin E, for vitamin D, and some essential minerals such as iron, manganese, selenium
Contrary to what it had announced, the DGCCRF has suspended the Téléicare online declaration service since September 7. It is currently impossible to subscribe to the online procedure and use the new product notification service. Contrary to what it had announced, the DGCCRF has suspended the Téléicare online declaration service since September 7. It is currently impossible to subscribe to the online procedure and use the new product notification service.
À l’aube des Jeux Olympiques 2024, il est important pour les sportifs de savoir que l’application de la norme européenne NF EN 1744 les protège en limitant les agents dopants dans les compléments alimentaires pour sportifs.
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