In February 2025, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its safety assessment of monacolins from red yeast rice, including monacolin K, as part of the Article 8 procedure of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. Monacolins are currently listed in the list of substances whose use is restricted in accordance with Annex III, Part B of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. Following the withdrawal of the health claim for monacolin K by the EU Commission in mid-2024, a complete ban on the use of monacolins from red yeast rice in food is now expected based on EFSA's current safety assessment.
The full article is available in DLR 06/25 (in German only).
