Advice 14-2014 Of The Scientific Committee Of The Belgian Food Safety Agency And The Superior Health Council Nr. 9160 On Food Safety ...

In the search for alternative dietary protein sources, insects appear to offer great potential. Currently there are no specific regulations neither in Belgium, nor in Europe, on the breeding and marketing of insects destined for human consumption. The trade of a number of insect species destined for human consumption is however tolerated in Belgium. In this context, the Scientific Committee and the Superior Health Council are asked to give advice on the potential risks (hazards) associated with the consumption of these insects (entomophagy). Worldwide there are about 2.000 edible insects speci... Mehr ...