Brussels, 27/04/2011 (Agence Europe) - An opinion is being prepared by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on genotoxicity in substances used in food or animal feed. An online public consultation will be carried out until 31 May next.
This draft opinion will support the identification of substances that cause harm to the genetic material (DNA) of cells and which may contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer and heritable diseases. It will also contribute to risk...