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Friesland Foods Domo achieves GRAS status

Friesland Foods Domo has received a positive response to the GRAS notification (Generally Recognized As Safe) for its prebiotic ingredient Vivinal GOS from the United States of America Food and Drug Administration.

Friday, 5 September 2008

As a result of this, Vivinal GOS can now also be used in the United States of America as an ingredient in infant formula and in an expanded range of food categories. Friesland Foods Domo received GRAS status for Vivinal GOS from a panel of individuals selected on the basis of their scientific training and experience. This panel evaluated the data and information that are the basis for Friesland Foods Domo’s GRAS determination. Roelof Joosten, managing director, notes: “The Food and Drug Administration’s written response that it has reviewed the submitted safety evidence and has no questions about the GRAS determination for Vivinal GOS is an important acknowledgement for Friesland Foods Domo professionalism with regard to safe ingredients. It is for that reason that Friesland Foods Domo is recognized by food companies worldwide as a specialist in high-quality ingredients.”

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