15 Jun 2023 --- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is collecting feedback on its draft scientific opinion on polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). It concludes that these contaminants, mainly found in food of animal origin, may harm the reproductive and nervous systems. PBDEs are brominated flame retardants (BFRs) used in products such as plastics, textiles and electronic equipment to make them less flammable. They can leach into air, water and soil, contaminating food and feed. In a 2011 assessment, EFSA identified health concerns for young people only.
