Statement on the safety of ?-carotene use in heavy smokers

Following a request by the European Commission the Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to conclude on the possible link between the ingestion of β-carotene and cancer enhancement in heavy smokers. The safety of (synthetic) β-carotene [E 160a (ii)] ha...

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Main Author: EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-12-01
Series:EFSA Journal
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Online Access:http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/2953.pdf