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Alternaria toxins in food and feed: EFSA updates its risk assessment

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its risk assessment for eight Alternaria toxins that may pose risks to human and animal health.

November 11, 2026
EFSA lowers safe level for exposure to TFA
International Focus•July 22, 2026

EFSA lowers safe level for exposure to TFA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has lowered the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) based on new scientific evidence regarding its potential toxicity.