login
login
Image header Agence Europe
Europe Daily Bulletin No. 11077
Contents Publication in full By article 13 / 38
SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) food safety

Lowering cadmium exposure levels

Brussels, 12/05/2014 (Agence Europe) - Minimum levels of cadmium in chocolate, chocolate products and infant formula were drawn up on Monday 12 May by the European Commission in an effort to protect the health of our youngest citizens. The scientific recommendation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in 2009 recommended lowering limits on exposure to this heavy metal. In an effort to tackle other areas of exposure, such as in cereals, potatoes and vegetables, the Commission adopted a...

Contents

EXTERNAL ACTION
SECTORAL POLICIES
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
INSTITUTIONAL
EUROPE DEBATES
CULTURE - YOUTH
BUSINESS NEWS NO 103
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT