DSM Food Specialities has received approval for Danish food safety authorities for the use of its Preventase, meaning that the acrylamide-reducing enzyme can now be used in food products throughout the EU and the US.
At present, enzymes used in food processing do not need to be approved prior to being placed on the market in most of Europe. Denmark and France, however, are the two exceptions - and DSM received approval from the French in September.
The news is significant because food manufacturers often seek to market the same products in several countries, and having a special case for an ingredient in one country would pose a considerable barrier to business.
At present, enzymes used in food processing do not need to be approved prior to being placed on the market in most of Europe. Denmark and France, however, are the two exceptions - and DSM received approval from the French in September.
The news is significant because food manufacturers often seek to market the same products in several countries, and having a special case for an ingredient in one country would pose a considerable barrier to business.
