Potential health risks from fluoride at UK exposure levels – Introductory paper

Planned process for COT’s review

TOX/2026/12

Last updated: 25 March 2026

This is a paper for discussion. This does not represent the views of the Committee and should not be cited.

59.             Following this paper, the Secretariat proposes presenting a series of papers:

  • Toxicity reviews of the key sensitive endpoints identified in recent authoritative reviews:

o   Neurotoxicity,

o   Effects on bone,

o   Effects on thyroid.

  • UK Exposure data across dental products, drinking water exposure and food exposure.