EFSA health claims chief: Our methods are misunderstood

In part two of this exclusive NutraIngredients podcast, Professor Albert Flynn, chair of European Food Safety Authority’s Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) refutes criticism the agency is biased toward certain nutrients.

Industry groups believe essential and non-essential nutrients are being scrutinised differently by the NDA, but Professor Flynn says the criticism is unfair and unrepresentative of the actual state of play.

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