The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is seeking input on a proposed framework for qualifying New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to assess the safety of nanomaterials in food and feed. This initiative aims to make NAMs a reliable alternative to traditional animal testing and encourage their wider use in safety assessments.
EFSA Seeks Feedback on NAMs for Food and Feed Safety
NIA Staff
1 min read
Summary
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is seeking input on a proposed framework for qualifying New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to assess food and feed safety in relation to nanomaterials. The initiative, part of the NAMs4NANO project, seeks to establish clearer criteria for evaluating the reliability and regulatory relevance of these methods.
This initiative aims to make NAMs a viable alternative to traditional animal testing for food and feed safety assessments. EFSA invites stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed framework and submit case studies showcasing the practical application of NAMs in regulatory safety assessments. Comments and case study submissions can be sent to MESE@efsa.europa.eu by the deadline of 31 October 2026.
Original Source
efsa.europa.eu
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/nanotechnology?utm_source
