date:Jun 14, 2019
levels of these additives in food range from 500 to 20,000 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of food depending on the food type.
EFSAs scientific advice will inform risk managers in the European Commission and Member States who regulate the safe use of phosphates as food additives in the EU.
Currently phosphates as additives in food supplements can be used at quantum satis (i.e. as much as technologically needed). EFSAs experts found that for those above the age of 3 years who take such suppleme