EP REVIEW CALL
February 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE ENVIRONMENT committee of the European Parliament wants a review of the safety levels of food additives used in children's foods such as confectionery and soft drinks to check whether they are safe for young people. MEPs want the European Commission to act within three years, because additive levels are set for adults.
THE ENVIRONMENT committee of the European Parliament wants a review of the safety levels of food additives used in children's foods such as confectionery and soft drinks to check whether they are safe for young people. MEPs want the European Commission to act within three years, because additive levels are set for adults.
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