As part of a comprehensive evaluation of the safety of pesticide residues in foods intended for infants and young children, EFSA has made a number of recommendations to further protect young infants.
EFSA recommends that:
- The maximum levels of certain types of pesticide residues that can be present in foods intended for infants and young children be reviewed.
- Specific safe intake levels of pesticide residues for infants below the age of 16 weeks could be established in accordance with the guidance of EFSA’s Scientific Committee.
For infants older than 16 weeks the current approach to establishing health-based guidance values is still considered appropriate.