Summary of responses to call for evidence on Ashwagandha
Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales
Detail of outcome
Next steps
The responses submitted will be thoroughly reviewed by the FSA and provided to the Committee on Toxicity (CoT). CoT is a committee of independent experts that provides advice to the Food Standards Agency, the Department of Health and Social Care and other Government Departments and Agencies on matters concerning the toxicity of chemicals in food, consumer products and the environment. More information regarding the CoT’s role can be found [here. (https://cot.food.gov.uk/chairsintroduction)
A risk assessment will then be conducted and the outcome published. The risk assessment as well as the evidence package created will be reviewed on a 4-country basis via the Nutrition related Labelling Composition and Standards Provisional Common Framework to inform future risk management advice.
Detail of feedback received
Summary of stakeholder responses
A total of 19 responses were received in the call for evidence: 8 responses from food businesses, 7 responses from industry representatives, 3 responses from members of the public and 1 response from a university research team.
The FSA are grateful to those stakeholders who responded.
Original consultation
Consultation description
Summary of stakeholder responses after the call for evidence on on ashwagandha food supplements