In a recent article in Lebensmittel-Zeitung, Dr. Uta Verbeek explains the background to the topic.

After 20 years, the mammoth project “EU maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in fortified foods and food supplements” is taking shape. “The EU food safety authority EFSA has completed several re-evaluations of the 'tolerable maximum daily intake'. These form the basis for the planned maximum levels,” says Uta Verbeek, meyer.science GmbH. In addition, after lengthy preparatory work, the responsible EU working group again discussed specific maximum levels at the beginning of July.

“The member states have until the end of September to submit their comments. After that, the industry will be consulted,” says Carolin Bendadani from the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, who is delegated to the working group on behalf of Germany. “Publication of the maximum levels in the EU Official Journal in 2026, or possibly at the end of 2025, is realistic,” says the expert. She does not comment on specific values, but suggests that “the addition of certain nutrients to food could become more difficult, such as zinc, calcium and iron.”

The full article from Lebensmittel-Zeitung issue 29/2024 can be viewed here.