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Food additives are already regulated. Apart from sweeteners and colourings, the bulk of these are obtained from natural raw materials. These substances, the so-called ‘E numbers’ that we find on the packaging of foodstuffs, are needed for the development and running of the agri-food industry. They are used in operations as diverse as preserving and regulating mixtures, enhancing flavours and improving the appearance of the product.
Hence the importance of this report in the context of the broader discussion of food safety, at a time when various food and veterinary crises, such as BSE, foot-and-mouth disease, sewage sludge, dioxins, nitrofurans, etc. have significantly shaken consumer confidence, further highlighting the need to change production methods.
The image of food additives among consumers has deteriorated, even taking account of risk assessments and the concept of the acceptable daily intake. Today, there are scientific and technological means of improving production methods, and of forewarning us against misuse. This guarantees the precautionary principle. Tighter labelling and packaging regulations are needed in order to guarantee that the necessary information is included. For these reasons, we agree with the rapporteur. The Commission should carry out a general evaluation of the use of food additives, basing future authorisations on three criteria: technological need, a high level of protection for human health, and labelling which does not mislead the consumer."@en1
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