In a statement as we speak, 27 October, he stated the typical degree of acrylamide in biscuits offered within the native market is 246mcg/kg, which is under the extent set by the European Union’s (EU) advice of 350mcg/kg.
He stated that is based mostly on the periodic assessments finished by the MOH’s Meals Security and High quality Division (FSQD) since 2015.
“FSQD has additionally performed a threat evaluation on acrylamide and glycidol in meals and discovered that the well being threat of acrylamide and glycidol via the consumption of biscuits is low,” he added.
