February 20, 2025

Medicinal mushrooms

Background:  Beta-glucans comprise a heterogeneous group of polysaccharides that, among other things, are found in the cell walls of fungi, yeasts, cereals and microalgae [1,2]. For […]
November 18, 2024

Cosmetic product

Legal background:  According to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (Cosmetic Products Regulation), the designated responsible person (manufacturer, importer, etc.) shall ensure the safety of […]
October 17, 2024

Cosmetic products

Background:  Endocrine disruptors (ED) are substances that have an unwanted impact on the endocrine systems of human and animals and as such may exert a negative […]
October 9, 2024

Food supplements

Background:  The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is receiving an increasing number of European Commission mandates to evaluate the safety of “other substances”, e. g., parts […]