‘Hexane’ (hereafter referred to as technical hexane) is  authorised by Directive 2009/32/EC to be used for the extraction of food and food ingredients. It is defined as ‘a commercial product consisting essentially of acyclic saturated hydrocarbons containing six carbon atoms and distilling between 64 °C and 70 °C’. Conditions of use are specified in Parts II and III of Annex I to Directive 2009/32/EC.

In a 2024 report, EFSA concluded that a re-evaluation is needed regarding the safety of using technical hexane as an extraction solvent for food and food ingredients.

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA will publish a public call for data in June 2025 to gather documented information (both published and unpublished) concerning the identity and use of technical hexane, its residues in food, and its toxicological properties.

The purpose of this webinar is to engage with interested parties and stakeholders who wish to contribute to the assessment. It will also serve as an opportunity for EFSA to present the forthcoming call for data aimed at collecting relevant documentation to support the evaluation.

The registration form is available at: Webinar on the safety of technical hexane used as an extraction solvent for food and food ingredients

: 10 June 2025, 12:00 CEST
Confirmation of participation will be sent automatically upon registration.

The webinar access link will be provided a few days prior to the event, once registration has closed.

12 June 2025

10.30-12:30

Online

English (no translation will be provided)