Foodstr bases its information on scientific research, international expert assessments, and publicly available information from regulatory authorities and established knowledge sources.

By bringing together and simplifying complex information about food, ingredients, and additives, we help you understand what's in your food and make more informed choices.

Our Information Sources

  • EFSA – European Food Safety Authority

    The European Union's independent authority responsible for scientific risk assessments, including food additives and chemical substances.

    efsa.europa.eu
  • WHO – World Health Organization

    A United Nations agency that develops science-based recommendations on health, nutrition, and food safety.

    who.int
  • FDA – U.S. Food and Drug Administration

    The U.S. regulatory agency responsible for overseeing food safety, food ingredients, and additives, among other areas.

    fda.gov
  • European Commission (EC)

    Responsible for developing and implementing EU food regulations, including rules on approved additives and their conditions of use.

    food.ec.europa.eu
  • JECFA – Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

    An international scientific expert committee that evaluates the safety of food additives and establishes guidance values such as Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI).

    who.int
  • Food-Info – Food Information Resource

    An educational platform providing information about food, ingredients, additives, and food technology.

    food-info.net
  • Oxford Academic – Scientific Research

    An academic publishing platform featuring scientific studies in nutrition, medicine, health, and related fields.

    academic.oup.com
  • FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

    An international organization working to improve food safety, nutrition, and sustainable food systems worldwide.

    fao.org
  • Verkhovna Rada – Ukrainian Legislative Database

    An official source of Ukrainian laws and regulations, including those relating to food safety and consumer protection.

    zakon.rada.gov.ua

Knowledge That Makes a Difference

Foodstr makes scientific and regulatory information easier to understand and more useful in everyday life.

We provide the knowledge. You make the choice.

Foodstr is an independent information service. References to external sources do not imply that these organizations have reviewed, approved, or endorsed Foodstr's assessments.