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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme pectinesterase from the non-genetically modified Aspergillus luchuensis strain AP2 903-6

EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) · European Union · published 21 Jul 2026

The food enzyme pectinesterase (pectin pectylhydrolase; EC 3.1.1.11) is produced with the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus luchuensis strain AP2 903‐6 by Shin Nihon Chemical Co., Ltd. The food enzyme was considered free from viable cells of the production organism. It is intended to be used in three food manufacturing processes. Dietary exposure was estimated to be up to 0.551 mg total organic solids (TOS)/kg body weight (bw) per day in European populations.

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