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EFSA. Dioxins and related PCBs

Tolerable intake level updated

EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has confirmed the conclusion of previous assessments that dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs –environmental pollutants present at low levels in food and feed– is a health concern. Data from European countries indicate an exceedance of EFSA’s new tolerable intake level across all age groups.Dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs are toxic chemicals that persi...

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Parma, Italy, 11/23/2018 10:30
EFA News - European Food Agency

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