Tasks of EWF
  • Monitor the evolution of the EU legislation on waxes

  • Address health and safety issues related to the use of waxes

  • Promote the use of waxes

  • Exchange information relevant to waxes of a scientific, technical, regulatory or institutional nature

  • Provide information to national and international trade associations, governmental and scientific organisations

  • Address issues at all relevant food and food related safety institutions, including but not limited to:
  • on the European level: EFSA (European Food Safety Authority)
  • on the International level: JECFA (Joint WHO/FAO Expert Committee on Food Additives)
  • on the level of the Council of Europe: Pharmacopoeia, Food Contact Materials
    • Develop a communication strategy

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