European Food Safety Authority
Tier: Regulatory (EU)
What it is
EFSA is the European Union's regulator for food and nutrition. It sets legally binding Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for vitamins and minerals sold in the EU.
Why we trust it
EFSA's Scientific Panels conduct systematic reviews and publish transparent opinions before setting ULs. Their UL values become law across the 27 member states.
What we use it for
Primary source for Upper Limits — especially for EU/EEA users. We rank EFSA first in our arbitration when it conflicts with other sources.
How Suvo applies it
EFSA values are used for conservative dose-limit checks, especially when a supplement stack combines the same vitamin or mineral across multiple products. When EFSA has a clear upper limit, Suvo treats that as the strongest safety reference for users in Europe and a high-quality comparison point for users elsewhere.
Limits
EFSA is strongest for food and nutrient safety. It is not the only source for medication interactions, supplement timing, or consumer-friendly explanations, so Suvo pairs it with clinical and government references when a rule needs more context.