The food additives applications process
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Начинаещ
Подробности за курса
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).
Целева аудитория
This course is intended for applicants preparing food additive applications in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 234/2011.
It is particularly helpful for SMEs and first-time applicants, but it may also be useful for experienced applicants, consultants supporting applicants, industry associations, and other stakeholders involved in the field of food additives.Учебни цели
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently navigate the food additive application process by:
- Understanding the respective roles of risk managers and risk assessors in the authorisation of a food additive in the EU.
- Becoming familiar with the main steps of the application process, with a focus particularly on pre-submission activities (General pre-submission advice and Notification of studies).
- Recognising the key administrative and scientific requirements for a food additive application.
- Identifying relevant EFSA guidance documents and support services that can assist you in preparing your application.
EFSA is an agency of the European Union set up in 2002 to serve as an impartial source of scientific advice to risk managers and to communicate on risks associated with the food chain.
График
- Welcome
- Module 1 - Food additives regulatory framework
- Module 2 - Food additives application procedure
- Module 3 - Food additives administrative guidance and support to
- Module 4 - Food additives scientific guidance
- Module 5 - Final remarks