Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal: EFSA Journal

Volume number: 21

Issue number: 12

ISSN: 1831-4732

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8396

Publisher: Wiley

Abstract: 
The food enzyme rennet containing chymosin (EC 3.4.23.4) and pepsin A (EC 3.4.23.1) is prepared from the abomasum of suckling calves, goats and lambs by GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL B.V. The food enzyme is intended to be used in milk processing for cheese production. As no concerns arise from the animal source of the food enzyme or from its manufacture and based on the history of safe use and consumption, the Panel considered that toxicological data and the estimation of dietary exposure were not required. On the basis of literature data, the Panel considered that the risk of allergic reactions by dietary exposure could not be excluded, but the likelihood is low. Based on the data provided, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.

Harvard Citation style: EFSA CEP Panel, Lambré, C., Barat Baviera, J., Bolognesi, C., Cocconcelli, P., Crebelli, R., et al. (2023) Safety evaluation of the food enzyme rennet containing chymosin and pepsin A from the abomasum of suckling calves, goats and lambs, EFSA Journal, 21(12), Article e8396. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8396

APA Citation style: EFSA CEP Panel, Lambré, C., Barat Baviera, J., Bolognesi, C., Cocconcelli, P., Crebelli, R., Gott, D., Grob, K., Lampi, E., Mengelers, M., Mortensen, A., Rivière, G., Steffensen, I., Tlustos, C., Van Loveren, H., Vernis, L., Zorn, H., Herman, L., Roos, Y., ...Chesson, A. (2023). Safety evaluation of the food enzyme rennet containing chymosin and pepsin A from the abomasum of suckling calves, goats and lambs. EFSA Journal. 21(12), Article e8396. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8396