2026年4月10日，欧盟食品安全局（EFSA）发布消息，欧盟食品安全局（EFSA）发布关于虾青素（astaxanthin）作为鱼类、甲壳类动物和观赏鱼饲料添加剂的授权更新申请的评估。
经过评估，专家小组得出结论，该添加剂在授权使用条件下对目标物种、消费者和环境都是安全的。在授权更新的情况下，无需评估添加剂的功效。部分原文报道如下：
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of the authorisation of astaxanthin as a sensory additive for fish, crustaceans and ornamental fish. The applicants provided evidence that the additive currently on the market complies with the existing conditions of authorisation. There is no new evidence that would lead the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed to reconsider its previous conclusions regarding the safety of the additive. Therefore, astaxanthin remains safe for the target species, consumers and environment under the authorised conditions of use. Regarding safety for the user, astaxanthin is not irritant to skin or eyes and is not a dermal sensitiser. The dispersible powder formulation containing 10% astaxanthin is not irritant to skin and eye but should be considered a dermal and respiratory sensitiser, and exposure of users by respiratory and dermal routes is considered a risk. No conclusions can be drawn on the other preparations containing astaxanthin. There is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.
