2024-04-05 02:03:01
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority said that there is no danger in drinking Vimto daily, and Vimto is a famous and well-known Ramadan drink in the Arabian Gulf region and Yemen.
The Commission issued an explanatory statement about the drink and the use of artificial colors in it, indicating that it does not represent harm and does not cause two conditions, as is rumored.
Read also: A fine of 3000 riyals Fine for expiration of residency and non-renewal in Saudi Arabia. End of service bonus for military personnel The Saudi Ministry of Labor explains the details
The Food and Drug Authority would like to clarify what is being circulated on social media that the “Vemto syrup” product contains artificial colors that cause cancer and ingredients that are harmful to children. Artificial colors are only permitted for use in food products after their safety has been evaluated by the Joint Expert Committee (JECFA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The Authority also evaluates the safety of all additives, including artificial colors, before allowing them to be used in foodstuffs. Only the additives listed in Saudi Technical Regulation No. SFDA.FD 2500, “Additives permitted for use in foodstuffs,” are allowed to be used.
The Authority confirms that setting maximum limits for coloring materials added to food is primarily intended to ensure that the quantities consumed of added coloring materials do not exceed the acceptable daily dose that a person can consume daily without any significant risk to his health.
It is also permitted to use only the colors mentioned in the Saudi/Gulf Technical Regulation No. GSO 2500 “Additives permitted for use in foodstuffs,” provided that they do not exceed the maximum quantities stipulated in this regulation. In addition, this regulation stipulates that in the event of adding artificial colors The following: (E129 Allura red), (E122 Azorubine (CARMOISINE)), (E110 Sunset yellow), (E102 tartrazin); The phrase (may have a negative effect on activity and concentration in children) must be written below the list of ingredients.
It should be noted that in 2007, a study was published by researchers from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom on the effect of artificial colors on hyperactivity and concentration in children. It received great attention, as a group of children were given drinks containing a mixture of artificial colors in different doses, which… These colors are commonly used in various foods including children’s favorites such as sweets, soft drinks and flavored milk. Based on the changes in activity and concentration of these children, the researchers concluded that exposure to these colors in the diet may lead to increased children’s hyperactivity and distractibility.
Therefore, based on this study, the European Union obligated food companies to place a warning on the food label when adding any of the following colors: E129 Allura red and/or E122 Azorubine (CARMOISINE) and/or E110 Sunset yellow and/or E102 tartrazin. The warning states: “It may be It has a negative effect on activity and concentration in children.” This is part of the measures taken by European Union countries to guarantee the consumer’s right to know, as the presence of these warnings gives the consumer the choice whether to purchase this product or not.
As for allowing these colors in other countries, given the lack of scientific proof of a causal relationship between artificial colors and behavioral changes in children, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) and the Australian and New Zealand Food Safety Authority (FSANZ) allow the use of These are artificial colors without the obligation to write this warning.
Read also
1712285496
#Urgent #statement #Saudi #Food #Drug #Authority #famous #Ramadan #Vimto #drink