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Restriction of use of green tea catechins in foods

Food safety

The European Food Safety Authority adopted a scientific opinion on the safety of green tea catechins from preparations such as food supplements and infusions, following reports of adverse effects linked to the intake of green tea extracts. On the basis of this scientific opinion the European Commission proposes to restrict the use of green tea extracts so as to ensure the safe use of foods containing this substance.

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6 responses

Consultation response

FoodDrinkEurope, 3 Nov 2021

FoodDrinkEurope welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Commission’s proposal. The draft Commission Regulation is critical for the food industry, especially due to the far-reaching consequences that may result from this, if enacted, for the use of green tea extract containing (-)…

UNESDA demands substance-focused regulation and revised labeling

Union of European Beverages Association, 3 Nov 2021

The legislation should focus only on the substance EGCG rather than ingredients or foodstuffs. UNESDA requests that threshold levels determine restrictions and calls for an extended transition period to avoid food waste.
A longer transition period allows the industry to avoid costs from food waste.
Consumers lose access to specific medical guidance regarding potential health risks from consumption.

Consultation response

European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers, 3 Nov 2021

The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (hereinafter, EHPM), EU stakeholder registered on the EU Transparency Register (No. 65512466920-96) is the European trade association representing the European food supplement sector since 1975. EHPM would like to submit its…

Food Supplements Europe seeks threshold and transition for green tea

Food Supplements Europe, 3 Nov 2021

The association requests a transition period and a 300mg daily threshold. They argue some warning labels are redundant and may cause unnecessary consumer fear.
Companies would avoid immediate product recalls and minimize costly packaging redesigns.
Vulnerable groups might lack information regarding potential health risks from extracts.

Consultation response

Syndicat national des compléments alimentaires, 3 Nov 2021

Please find attached the position of the French food supplement association, Synadiet, regarding the proposal of regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards green tea extract containing (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate.

Consultation response

Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V., 3 Nov 2021

Food Federation Germany (Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V), the leading association of the German food sector, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposal to restrict the use of green-tea catechins (Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) in foods. We ask the Commission to take the following…