European Parliament 7 May 2012, Written question E-004632/12 Rareş-Lucian Niculescu (PPE) to the Commission. Use of acrylamide in food products

Question for written answer E-004632/12 to the Commission Rareş-Lucian Niculescu (PPE) (7 May 2012) Subject: Use of acrylamide in food products Acrylamide, a substance considered carcinogenic, was identified in quantities in excess of the maximum permitted limits by the authorities of the United Kingdom in 13 products of renowned brands such as Heinz and Nescafé.