Research projects -

Supply of data requirement to assess the safety of currently non-permitted waste streams to be used for rearing insects for feed

The Food Standards Agency commissioned Fera Science Ltd to provide chemical and microbiological data from a model insect rearing system. Black soldier fly larvae were raised on one of four currently non-permitted rearing substrates. Samples of the different rearing substrates, subsequent larvae and frass were taken for analysis of potential chemical and microbiological contaminants. Samples obtained from a UK insect producer using currently permitted rearing substrates were also included as a control.

Honey Risk Profile

This risk profile considers the hazards that may be associated with honey imported into Great Britain (GB), from any trading partner, which may be a risk to public health.

Qualitative research on reformulation with food manufacturers in Northern Ireland

Research to investigate food manufacturers’ engagement, views and challenges around reformulating food to reduce calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt.

RP1642 Assessment of Wax, Rice Bran, Oxidized and Saponified as a Component of Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come into Contact with Food

An inconclusive safety assessment, due to lack of pertinent information, of Wax, Rice Bran, Oxidized and Saponified as a Component of Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come into Contact with Food.

Safety Assessment RP1190 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Phosphate

This section summaries the safety assessment of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Phosphate (HEMAP) as a Monomer for use in the Manufacture of Plastic Food Contact Materials and Articles.

Safety assessment: Calcidiol (25-hydroxycholecalciferol monohydrate) as a novel food for use in food supplements

Safety assessment: Synthetic Cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food for use in food supplements

Safety assessment: Cannabidiol (CBD) isolate as a novel food for use in a range of food categories including food supplements

Assessment RP1585 Genetically Modified MS8, RF3, and MS8 × RF3 Canola

This section summarises the assessment of the application for renewalauthorisation of genetically modified MS8, RF3, and MS8 × RF3 canola for food and feed uses, import and processing submitted in accordance with Assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 by BASF Agricultural Solutions.

Assessment RP1569 Genetically Modified 281- 24-236 × 3006-210-23 Cotton

This section summarises the assessment of the application for renewal authorisation of genetically modified 281-24-236 × 3006-210-23 cotton for food and feed uses, import and processing submitted in accordance with Assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 by Corteva Agriscience.

Assessment RP1566 Genetically Modified Soybean MON 87701 x MON 89788

This section summarises the assessment of the application for renewal authorisation of genetically modified soybean MON 87701 x MON 89788 for food and feed uses, import and processing submitted in accordance with Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 by Bayer CropScience L.

Assessment RP1565 Genetically Modified Soybean MON 87701

This section summarises the assessment of an application for renewal authorisation of genetically modified soybean MON 87701 for food and feed uses, import and processing submitted in accordance with Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 by Bayer CropScience LP.

Safety Assessment RP652 Genetically Modified MIR162 Maize

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified MIR162 maize for renewal of authorisation under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP608 Genetically Modified GHB614 Cotton

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified GHB614 cotton for renewal of authorisation under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP212 Genetically Modified Soybean 40-3-2

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified soybean 40-3-2 for renewal authorisation under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP188 Genetically Modified Soybean A5547-127

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified soybean A5547-127 for renewal authorisation under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP1506 Genetically Modified DP4114xMON810xMIR604xNK603 Maize and sub-combinations

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified DP4114xMON810xMIR604xNK603 Maize and sub-combinations for food and feed uses under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP1372 Genetically Modified 73496 Oilseed rape

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified 73496 oilseed rape for food and feed uses under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP1232 Genetically Modified GHB811 Cotton

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified GHB811 cotton for food and feed uses under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP1123 Genetically Modified GMB151 Soybean

This section summarises the safety assessment of genetically modified GMB151 soybean for food and feed uses under assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.

Safety Assessment RP1466 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde

This section summaries the safety assessment of 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde for use as a new flavouring substance in or on foods.

Safety Assessment RP1112 Modification of use of Steviol Glycosides (E 960) produced by Fermentation

This section summaries the safety assessment of the modification of use of steviol glycosides (E 960) produced by fermentation (Rebaudioside M) using Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Safety Assessment: Change of conditions of use for the novel food, isomalto-oligosaccharides

Safety Assessment: Magnesium L-threonate as a novel food for use in food supplements

Safety Assessment RP1411 Schizochytrium sp. oil rich in DHA and EPA

This section summarises outcome of assessment of an application under the assimilated regulation 2015/2283 EU for Schizochytrium sp. oil rich in DHA and EPA as a novel ingredient in meat and fish analogues.