Recent Regulatory Changes and Trends in Europe regarding Hexane Extraction

In September 2024, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) released a report that concluded that hexane approval for food should be reassessed n-Hexane was later officially reclassified as a proven neurotoxin for humans. In May, the European Union mandated that EFSA reassess the safety of technical hexane as a food extraction solvent. This INFORM seminar speaker will discuss the consequences of these potential regulatory changes for hexane use in Europe and the world. Unlock access to this seminar and all AOCS education by becoming a member. 

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