In light of the new EU acrylamide regulation of 20 November 2017, IFST has updated its Information Statement on Acrylamide in Foods.
Acrylamide is a well-known industrial chemical whose primary use is the synthesis of polyacrylamide.
IFST Information Statements summarise the authoritative and impartial science behind key food science issues. They are peer-reviewed by IFST’s Scientific Committee.