Request for a Scientific Opinion on the Safety of the Food Additives Chlorophyllins (E 140(ii)) and Copper Complexes of Chlorophyllins ((E 141(ii)) and their Specifications

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is conducting an ongoing risk assessment for a scientific opinion on the safety of certain food additives.This insight covers the following aspects:The risk assessment deadline is set for 11-Jun-2026The food addtives are chlorophyllins (E 140(ii)), copper complexes of chlorophyllins (E 141(ii))The application, identified by the question number EFSA-Q-2024-00456, falls under the generic mandate number M-2023-00043 and is governed by Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008The mandate for this assessment was received on 11-Jun-2024 and accepted on 17-Jun-2024