Protecting workers from hazardous minerals

In the EU, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluates the efficacy and the safety of additives before they can be authorised for use in animal feeds by the European Commission. Safety in relation to the environment, animals and consumers is assessed as well as workers’ safety, which is becoming a crucial consideration. Hazards for workers are directly linked to the chemical composition of an additive. Therefore, CLP regulation (Regulation UE 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and