COT Meeting: 21st May 2024

Meeting Agenda

1. Apologies for absence.
2.  Draft minutes and reserved minutes of the 26^th March 2024 meeting TOX/MIN/2024/02.
3. Matters arising         
4. Committee Advice on the safety of the Application to modify the conditions of use of E401 (sodium alginate) for use as a surface treatment in entire fruits and vegetables (Reserved)- update TOX/2024/17.
5. Fifth draft statement on the safety of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a Food Additive TOX/2024/18.
6. Sixth draft interim position statement on bisphenol TOX/2024/19.
7. Pinnatoxin- surveillance and exposure – presentation.                                                   
8. COT Ways of working- discussion paper TOX/2024/20.
9. Updated position paper on bamboo composites in food contact materials Bamboo composites in food contact materials TOX/2024/21.
10. Update on the work of other FSA Scientific Advisory Committees - for information TOX/2024/22.
11. Any other business.

Matters arising:

• JEG Updates
• COT workshop

Media discussed during the meeting

TOX/MIN/2024/02

Draft Minutes of the 26th March 2024 COT Meeting

TOX/2024/17

(Reserved)

TOX/2024/18

Fifth draft statement on the safety of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a Food Additive

TOX/2024/19

Sixth draft interim position statement on bisphenol A

TOX/2024/20

COT Ways of working- discussion paper 

TOX/2024/21

Updated position paper on bamboo composites in food contact materials Bamboo composites in food contact materials 

TOX/2024/22

Update on the work of other Scientific Advisory Committees- May 2024