This course provides essential information that a food additive applicant should be familiar with before submitting an application for the authorisation to place a food additive in the EU market. It covers the following topics:
- The EU food additive regulatory framework, explaining the roles of EFSA and the European Commission.
- The food additive application procedure.
- Notification of studies obligations.
- Good Laboratory Practice requirements for toxicological studies.
- Confidentiality requirements and the proactive disclosure of information.
- EFSA Administrative and Scientific guidance documents on food additives.
EFSA support services available for applicants, with particular attention to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Course 5 food additives.png- Course Owner: Alejandro GARCIA LOPEZ