- In addition to its many uses in the food industry, HPMC is also used in many other areas. For example, in the building materials industry to regulate flow properties, in the production of cosmetics such as toothpaste, shampoo, soap, cream and lotion and in the pharmaceutical industry as a component of medicines.

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Der Vorteil von Kapselprodukten liegt wahrscheinlich auf der Hand: Pflanzenextrakte, Vitamine & Mineralstoffe, Aminosäuren oder andere Mikronährstoffe können bedarfsgerecht portioniert werden. Die Tagesportion eines bestimmten Produktes kann so unter Angabe der Kapseln pro Tag ganz einfach erreicht werden, ohne lästiges Abwiegen. Zudem sind die Inhaltsstoffe lichtgeschützt verpackt und anders als Pulver- oder Tablettenprodukte nahezu geschmacksneutral.


The approach followed by the FEEDAP Panel to assess the safety and the efficacy of HPMC is in line with the principles laid down in Regulation (EC) No 429/20087 and the relevant guidance documents: Guidance on technological additives (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2012a), Guidance on studies concerning the safety of use of the additive for users/workers (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2012b), Guidance on the identity, characterisation and conditions of use of feed additives (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2017a), Guidance on the assessment of the safety of feed additives for the target species (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2017b), Guidance on the assessment of the safety of feed additives for the consumer (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2017c), Guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2018) and Guidance on the assessment of the safety of feed additives for the environment (EFSA FEEDAP Panel, 2019).