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  • Supplementary statement to the COT’s position paper on bisphenol A (BPA)

    Bisphenol A (BPA) is used as a monomer in the manufacture of polycarbonates (PC), epoxy resins and other polymeric materials, and certain paper products (thermal printing).

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Scope of the nutrition and maternal health project

    Risk assessment on nutrition and maternal health focusing on maternal outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth and up to 24 months after delivery.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: topic
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Report: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in food safety assurance

    The report sets out the findings of the Science Council project examining the use of artificial intelligence in food safety and authenticity.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: Outputs
    • Organisation: Science Council
    • Updated:
  • Benchmark dose modelling in a UK chemical risk assessment framework

    Benchmark dose modelling for risk assessments, including the benchmark dose approach, hazard characterisation, reference points and implications for regulatory toxicology.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: A-Z and 2 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Ergot alkaloids

    Risk assessment of dietary ergot alkaloid exposure during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: publication year and 2 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Novel formulations of supplement compounds designed to increase oral bioavailability

    Review of different formulations of food supplements that are intended to increase bioavaialability.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: publication year and 2 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Citrinin

    Risk assessment of dietary citrinin exposure during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: topic and 1 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Mercury

    Risk assessment of dietary mercury exposure during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: publication year and 2 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Review of evidence for proposed REACH classification of Cannabidiol (CBD)

    Joint ACNFP and COT statement reviewing data on reproductive and developmental toxicity of CBD.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Statements of the Cannabidiol (CBD) subgroup and 1 others
    • Organisation: Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Allergenicity workshop report

    Report and supporting information from a Food Standards Agency allergenicity workshop held on 28 February 2024.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Outputs
    • Organisation: Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes
    • Updated:
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) subgroup phase 1 summary report

    Summary report from the joint ACNFP and COT subgroup on phase 1 of their work on cannabidiol (CBD).

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: COT Annual reports and joint COT and other Scientific Advisory Committee reports and 1 others
    • Organisation: Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • 5 February 2025 ACNFP open session on CCPs

    Record from an Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) open session on potential hazards associated with Cell Cultivated Products (CCP).

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Outputs
    • Organisation: Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes
    • Updated:
  • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) safe upper limit as a contaminant statement

    Statement by the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) and Committee on Toxicity (COT) on a safe upper limit for THC as a contaminant in food.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: COT Annual reports and joint COT and other Scientific Advisory Committee reports and 1 others
    • Organisation: Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Calcium tert-butylphosphonate for plastic food contact materials

    Assessment of calcium tert-butylphosphonate as an additive for use in food contact materials found no safety concerns for the general population.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Joint Expert Group outputs
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Our Food 2024: An annual review of food standards across the UK

    Welcome to Our Food 2024.

    • Document type: Research
    • Organisation: Food Standards Agency
    • Updated:
  • Ginger

    Risk assessment of dietary ginger exposure during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: publication year and 2 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Raspberry leaf tea

    Risk assessment of of the consumption of raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: publication year and 2 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated:
  • Our food 2023: An annual review of food standards across the UK

    The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have called on government to work with regulators to address the ongoing shortages of key professionals in the food system.

    • Document type: Research
    • Organisation: Food Standards Agency
    • Updated:
  • Consumer Insights Tracker

    Monthly research and consumer insight on behaviours and attitudes towards food affordability, consumer concerns in relation to food, and trust in the FSA as a regulator.

    • Document type: Research
    • Organisation: Food Standards Agency
    • Updated:
  • Lead

    Risk assessment of dietary lead exposure during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Part of a collection: COT statements and opinions: topic and 2 others
    • Organisation: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
    • Updated: