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Pyrrolizidine concentrations in teas should be reduced
In view of the genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of PAs, the BfR is of
the opinion that efforts must be made to minimise the PA concentrations
in herbal teas and teas. This measure is also deemed necessary in view
of the fact that possible additional exposure to PAs may occur due to
other foods like honey.
The BfR recommends that herbal tea and tea batches are checked for
PA concentrations prior to marketing and that the industrial parties con-
cerned investigate the causes of high PA concentrations in the products
in question. The institute also recommends checks with regard to po-
tential PA concentrations in herbal tea and tea samples as part of the
food monitoring process.
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pyrrolizidine alkaloids:
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The BfR recommends that herbal tea and tea batches be checked for PA concentrations prior to marketing and that the causes
of high PA concentrations in the products in question be investigated.
Main Topics 2013 | Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in teas
