EFSA: Update of the list of qualified presumption of safety (QPS) recommended microbiological agents
The Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) process was developed to provide a harmonised safety assessment approach to support EFSA Scientific Panels and Units. The QPS approach assesses the taxonomic identity, body of knowledge and safety of microorganisms intentionally added to the food and feed chain. Safety concerns identified for a Taxonomic Unit (TU) are, where possible, reflected by ‘qualifications’ that should be assessed at the strain level by EFSA's Scientific Panels.
Between October 2025 and March 2026, EFSA received 99 notifications, including:
- 47 feed additives
- 32 food enzymes or food additives
- 5 novel foods
- 15 plant protection products
Most notifications concerned microorganisms already on the QPS list or taxa exluded from the QPS approach. Eleven taxonomic units were assessed.
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