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Statement on data provided for subgroup 1.1.1. of FGE.19.
EFSA Journal. European Food Safety Authority
|April 20, 2026
Summary
The CEF Panel requires more genotoxicity data for chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19. Further testing is needed before a full scientific opinion can be adopted, following the 2008 strategy.
Area of Science:
- Food Safety
- Toxicology
- Chemical Safety
Background:
- The CEF Panel reviewed data for chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19.
- Genotoxicity assessment is crucial for chemical safety evaluations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the available data for chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19.
- To determine if a full scientific opinion could be adopted based on the provided data.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of submitted representative data for chemical subgroup 1.1.1.
- Assessment against the genotoxicity test strategy adopted by the CEF Panel in 2008.
Main Results:
- The provided data was insufficient for adopting a full scientific opinion.
- The Panel identified a need for additional genotoxicity data.
Conclusions:
- A full scientific opinion for chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19 cannot be adopted at this time.
- Additional data generation, following the 2008 genotoxicity test strategy, is required.
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