EFSA Launches Web-Based Botanicals Compendium

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
July 8, 2016

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a searchable
database of botanicals that contain naturally occurring substances
of potential concern to human health. The compendium is intended
for use as a safety assessment tool for food and dietary supplement
manufacturers. The compendium will reportedly be expanded to include
non-European botanical species and is expected to be finalized in early
2017. See EFSA News Release, July 5, 2016.

Issue 610

Categories: Europe, European Food Safety Authority, Issue 610, Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Tags: dietary supplement

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EFSA Launches Web-Based Botanicals Compendium

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

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