Independent report

Echinacea

Risk assessment of of the consumption of Echinacea foods and food supplements during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

• From: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
• Published: 9 November 2026

Documents

Statement on the potential health risks of Echinacea in the maternal diet

Ref: COT/2026/?

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Statement on the potential health risk from Echinacea in the maternal diet: Lay summary

Ref: COT/2024/?

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Statement on the potential health risks of Echinacea in the maternal diet

Ref: COT/2026/02

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Statement on the potential health risks of Echinacea in the maternal diet lay summary

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Details

• Topic: Echinacea in the maternal diet.
• Committee: Committee on Toxicity (COT).
• Type: Statement and position paper.
• Statement number: COT/2026/02
• Date: November 2026.