EFSA has launched a public consultation to seek feedback on the approach it plans to take for its upcoming assessment of dietary sugars. The aim of this assessment is to establish a cut-off value for intake of “free” sugars that is not associated with adverse health effects.
EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) has drafted a protocol to define the methods for:
- collecting data (i.e. which data to use for the assessment and how to identify and select them);
- appraising the relevant evidence; and
- analysing and integrating the evidence to draw conclusions that will form the basis of the scientific opinion.
The closing date for submissions is 4 March 2018.