Sorbates Regulatory Consortium Formed
Thu, December 22 2016
Joint approach by industry stakeholders to support new toxicological
study on Potassium Sorbate and Sorbic Acid
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty
materials company, today announced it has initiated and will lead a
Regulatory Consortium formed of Sorbate industry stakeholders and
producers.
The objective of the Regulatory Consortium is to conduct a toxicological
study to generate new and robust scientific data on Potassium Sorbate
and Sorbic Acid regarding the safety of the Acceptable Daily Intake
(ADI) for human consumption.
As part of an ongoing review of food ingredients, the European Food
Safety Authority (EFSA) recommended in July 2015 a temporary lowering of
the ADI level of Sorbic Acid (E 200) and Potassium Sorbate (E 202) due
to a lack of available scientific data.
Celanese has been in an ongoing and constructive dialogue both with EFSA
and the European Commission’s Directorate General Health and Food Safety
(DG Santé) to contribute to the review.
To ensure that scientifically robust data is gathered, Celanese will
partner with Wanglong Group Co. Ltd, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co.
Ltd, Shandong Kunda Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Jinneng Science & Technology
Co. Ltd, Daicel Corporation as Members; and Brenntag Holding GmbH, the
Chile Prunes Association, the Union of European Beverages Association
(UNESDA) and California Dried Plum Board as Associate Members to fund
and carry out the Extended One-Generation Reproduction Toxicity Study.
The study will be carried out by an independent UK-based laboratory and
will last approximately 18 months. A final report will be issued on the
study to EFSA for evaluation and DG Santé will be informed after its
completion.
About Sorbic Acid (E 200) and Potassium Sorbate (E 202)
Celanese is a leading producer of Sorbic Acid (E 200) and Potassium
Sorbate (E 202), preservatives that can be used in many common food and
beverage products. Sorbic Acid (E 200) and Potassium Sorbate (E 202)
have been subject to extensive scientific assessment and are considered
safe. They are used globally in a wide variety of products and have been
contributing to food safety and reduction of food waste for more than 50
years.
About Celanese
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production
of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in
most major industries and consumer applications. Our two complementary
business cores, Acetyl Chain and Materials Solutions, use the full
breadth of Celanese’s global chemistry, technology and business
expertise to create value for our customers and the corporation. As we
partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs,
we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world
through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs
approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and had 2015 net sales of $5.7
billion. For more information about Celanese and our product offerings,
visit www.celanese.com
or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.
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Corporation or its affiliates.
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Source: Celanese Corporation
