speak today of a particular food contaminants: 3-MCPD (monochloro-propane-1, 2diol). While polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and mineral oil is derived from environmental contamination of both the system and the various forms of Bis Phenol A from packaging, 3-MCPD derived from processes technology.
Indeed, "the 3-monocloropropano-1 ,2-diol (3-MCPD) is a contaminant that develops during the processing of food [...].
is formed in foods containing fat and salt when exposed to high temperatures during production. Some studies have linked the 3-MCPD in rats with infertility, inhibition of immune function and possible carcinogenicity.
In 2001, the former Scientific Committee on Food of the European Union had established an acceptable daily intake of 2 g / kg body weight for 3-MCPD and legislation specified a maximum concentration of 20 g / kg for 3-MCPD in proteins hydrolysed vegetable and soy sauce. [...]
in December 2007 was recorded for the first time the presence of fatty esters of 3-MCPD (3-MCPD esters) in several foods such as refined edible fats such as margarine and oils, as well as infant formula and breast milk.
Since that 3-MCPD may be issued by the foreign, the question of the presence of 3-MCPD esters should be investigated. While there are several toxicological studies on animals in relation to the 3-MCPD, knowledge about the presence, the toxicokinetics or toxicity of 3-MCPD esters are rather scarce, but the data are needed to assess possible health risks human.
Following a request from the European Commission in March 2008, EFSA adopted a written declaration, which emphasized the need for further studies on the toxicity and toxicokinetics of 3-MCPD esters.
Indeed, "the 3-monocloropropano-1 ,2-diol (3-MCPD) is a contaminant that develops during the processing of food [...].
is formed in foods containing fat and salt when exposed to high temperatures during production. Some studies have linked the 3-MCPD in rats with infertility, inhibition of immune function and possible carcinogenicity.
In 2001, the former Scientific Committee on Food of the European Union had established an acceptable daily intake of 2 g / kg body weight for 3-MCPD and legislation specified a maximum concentration of 20 g / kg for 3-MCPD in proteins hydrolysed vegetable and soy sauce. [...]
in December 2007 was recorded for the first time the presence of fatty esters of 3-MCPD (3-MCPD esters) in several foods such as refined edible fats such as margarine and oils, as well as infant formula and breast milk.
Since that 3-MCPD may be issued by the foreign, the question of the presence of 3-MCPD esters should be investigated. While there are several toxicological studies on animals in relation to the 3-MCPD, knowledge about the presence, the toxicokinetics or toxicity of 3-MCPD esters are rather scarce, but the data are needed to assess possible health risks human.
Following a request from the European Commission in March 2008, EFSA adopted a written declaration, which emphasized the need for further studies on the toxicity and toxicokinetics of 3-MCPD esters.
EFSA has launched a database of knowledge on 3-MCPD esters
Ref EFSA ( http://www.efsa.europa.eu/it/topics/topic/monochloropropane.htm )
limits currently under for the most significant contaminants are included in the Regulations n.1881/2006, as amended.
limits are established for: nitrates, mycotoxins (aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, fumonisins), metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, tin), MCPD, dioxins and PCBs and PAHs (benzopyrene) on matrices of origin animals and plants. Specific provisions are provided for sampling and analysis in view of the food matrix and the contaminant.
Whereas Regulation (EC) No 333/2007 of 28 March 2007 "on methods of sampling and analysis for the control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, inorganic tin, 3-MCPD and benzo (a) pyrene in foodstuffs "
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