On 19 May 2017, the Commission consulted EFSA asking it to carry out a supplementary safety assessment for L-ergothioneine in non-alcoholic beverages, fresh milk products, milk-based drinks, cereal bars and chocolate for pregnant and lactating women, infants and young children.
Le 25 octobre 2017, l'EFSA a adopté un avis scientifique sur la sécurité de la L-ergothionéine («Scientific Opinion on the safety of L-ergothioneine»).