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EFSA rejects skin hydration claim of wheat lipid extract

By Andrew McDougall

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has denied a skin hydration claim made about a wheat extract stating that a cause and effect relationship has not been established between the consumption of the extract and protection of the skin against...

EC notes hair dye formulation is unsafe

By Andrew McDougall

The European Comission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has released its opinion on Tetrabromophenol Blue, used in hair dyes, noting it may pose a risk to consumers.