Grace的合成无定形二氧化硅：EFSA重申食品添加剂使用的安全性 | WR Grace & Co.

Grace's Synthetic Amorphous Silica Safety Reaffirmed by European Food Safety Authority

WR Grace & Co.

Shanghai, 14 de marzo de 2025, 5:00 PM

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reaffirmed its previous conclusion that silica dioxide (E551), also known as synthetic amorphous silica (SAS), is safe as a food additive under the reported usage and conditions detailed in their report (see "Read More" below). The latest evaluation specifically examined SAS use in infant food (notably for babies under 16 weeks old), confirming no safety concerns at current exposure levels.

In fact, the European Union had already certified silica dioxide as a compliant carrier in food and health products under Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 and its amendments. The "Quantum satis" principle allows its use in food supplements at levels necessary to achieve intended effects, without strict upper limits. EFSA’s recent study further validates SAS’s safety.

Synthetic amorphous silica is widely used for its unique functional properties. As a carrier and anticaking agent, it prevents clumping and ensures smooth flow in powdered and granular foods. Its high purity, inertness, and proven performance make it indispensable in diverse food applications.

"EFSA的全面评估涉及收集和分析大量数据，反映了他们对安全的严格承诺。在Grace，我们遵循最高的质量、安全和监管标准。这个结论加强了我们合成无定形二氧化硅作为食品添加剂的安全使用，" Grace全球产品管理总监Juergen Nolde说道。

EFSA的意见在国际上因其全面、基于证据和科学严谨的标准而受到认可。本报告的发现对全球SAS的持续安全使用具有深远的影响。

For over 50 years, Grace’s synthetic amorphous silica has been applied in food and beverages, edible oil refining, and pharmaceuticals. Its uses include beer stabilization and clarification, moisture control in agricultural feed, and anticaking/flow-aid properties in powdered foods and nutrition products. Grace collaborated with industry partners to provide data and research for EFSA’s assessment.

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