(Limerick West) asked the Minister for Health the present situation at community level in regard to research by the EC on food additives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - EC Food Additives.
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The EC is advised on such matters by its Scientific Committee for Food, a committee of independent, highly qualified persons in fields such as medicine, nutrition, toxicology, biology and chemistry. All member states are represented on the committee.
The committee is currently examining the areas of colouring matters, artificial sweeteners and flavour enhancers in food.