EU Set To Maintain Safe Intake Levels For Vitamin D And Folate In Supplements
Executive Summary
Positive news for dietary supplement manufacturers as EFSA plans to maintain the existing tolerable upper intake levels for vitamin D and folate. The regulator recently revealed plans to cut levels for vitamin B6 and selenium.
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