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Acrylamide in food survey
As part of an international research programme, the Agency has conducted a survey looking at people's exposure to acrylamide - a potentially harmful chemical found in some foods.
Request for European co-ordination of activities on acrylamide in food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Advisory Forum is considering a request for EFSA to take a lead in the co-ordination of activities on acrylamide in Europe at its meeting on 4 July 2003.
Acrylamide 'may not be linked to cancer'
The British Journal of Cancer published a research paper on 28 January 2003 about acrylamide in food and its link with cancer.
Packaging gets the acrylamide all-clear
A survey by the Food Standards Agency has concluded that it is very unlikely that paper and board packaging is a source of acrylamide, a chemical with the potential to cause cancer, in food.
Board Meeting update on Acrylamide
In his monthly update report to the Food Standards Agency Board, Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger summarised the latest developments regarding acrylamide.
Acrylamide statement following World Health Organization meeting
The Food Standards Agency has welcomed international discussions at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva about acrylamide – a potentially cancer causing chemical likely to be formed in a wide range of foods when they are fried or baked.
Study confirms acrylamide in food
Research confirming that a potentially cancer-causing chemical is produced by some cooking methods is published today (17 May 2002) by the Food Standards Agency.
Acrylamide advice issued
Consumers do not need to change their diet in the light of new research claiming that some processed starchy foods have toxic levels of a chemical linked to cancer, the FSA has said.