06.01.02
BASF Gets GRAS Approval
BASF, Mount Olive, NJ, has been granted generally recognized as safe (GRAS) approval for its LycoVit® synthetic lycopene. GRAS status was determined based on an external panel of experts, which stated that LycoVit is substantially similar to naturally occurring lycopene and is safe for use in conventional foods for nutritional fortification.
BASF, Mount Olive, NJ, has been granted generally recognized as safe (GRAS) approval for its LycoVit® synthetic lycopene. GRAS status was determined based on an external panel of experts, which stated that LycoVit is substantially similar to naturally occurring lycopene and is safe for use in conventional foods for nutritional fortification.