date:May 09, 2013
EFSA and the European Commission have agreed to extend the timeframe for the Authoritys full re-evaluation of aspartame to allow sufficient time to consider and address feedback, including new information, resulting from the public consultation on its draft opinion.
From the comments received, experts on EFSAs Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources Added to Food (ANS Panel) have identified aspects of their draft opinion and key steps in their scientific approach that they would