EFSA Sets Acceptable Daily Intake for Copper, Says EU Population is Not at Risk
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established a new Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for copper, and has determined that, at present, the EU population’s combined exposure to copper from all sources does not pose a health concern.
Copper is an essential micronutrient that is naturally present in many foods, and it can also enter the food chain through its regulated use in organic and conventional pesticides, feed and food additives, and as an added nutrient in fortified foods and supplements. Both the deficiency of and excessive exposure to copper can cause adverse health effects.