1. To critically assess and review the data on food intolerance* and also the evidence that food* can cause hyperactivity in children and associated behaviour in adulthood. As part of the assessment, the Group should:

• consider whether the prevalence of each effect is increasing
• rank those foods identified as commonly causing adverse reaction, both in terms of prevalence and severity of reaction
• assess the mechanism underlying each effect
• in each case, identify those individuals at risk

2. To report to the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment on the points above and to make recommendations for research.

*Food intolerance - any adverse reaction to food, including those with an immunological basis (allergy) but excluding psychological food aversion.

**Food - the term food is used throughout to include foods themselves such as milk and eggs as well as food additives and other food ingredients. With regard to ranking, it may be useful to rank foods and food additives separately.