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EFSA Considers Vitamin D Max Levels As Part Of VMS Evidence Review

 
• By David Ridley

Vitamin D is one of eight micronutrients being reviewed by the European Food Safety Authority in terms of tolerable upper intake levels (ULs).

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The European Commission has tasked the European Food Safety Authority to review the tolerable upper intake levels (ULs) for eight vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D.

“To set maximum amounts of vitamins and minerals in fortified foods and food supplements, the Commission would like to ask...

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