That opinion also concluded that, while no data on follow-on formulae based on hydrolysed whey protein with a protein content of 1,9 g/100 kcal (0,47 g/100 kJ) had been submitted, a formula with that protein formulation would be suitable for older infants in conjunction with complementary foods.

The European Food Safety Authority concluded in its opinion of 15 November 2011 that the substance concerned is safe for humans, the target species and the environment, and under the same conditions of use as the current formulation, its use is efficacious in weaned piglets at the requested minimum content of ≥ 99,0 % (3).

The number of forecasts has decreased from 40 to 29, though scientists still provided about the same number of catch advices.

(5) On the basis of an opinion of EFSA, expressed on 26 November 2003, changes are made to current authorisations in order to keep the level of nitrosamines as low as possible by lowering the levels of nitrites and nitrates added to food whilst maintaining the microbiological safety of food products.

(5) On the basis of an opinion of EFSA, expressed on 26 November 2003, changes are made to current authorisations in order to keep the level of nitrosamines as low as possible by lowering the levels of nitrites and nitrates added to food whilst maintaining the microbiological safety of food products. EFSA recommends that the levels of nitrite and nitrate are set in the legislation as “added amount”.

27. Considers that greater involvement of the regional and local authorities in Union policy should rather be achieved by enlisting expertise and experience at regional and local level in the Member States at an early stage in the preparation of legislation, there being nothing to prevent the Commission from asking the Committee of the Regions, as a forum for the regions and local authorities, for appropriate surveys and opinions at an early stage, in particular with respect to the anticipated follow-up costs of legislative proposals at the relevant level;