European Parliament 19 June 2012, Written question E-006076/12 Rareş-Lucian Niculescu (PPE) to the Commission. Classification of 4-Methylimidazol

Question for written answer E-006076/12 to the Commission Rareş-Lucian Niculescu (PPE) (19 June 2012) Subject: Classification of 4-Methylimidazol In January 2012, the State of California (USA) added to its list of carcinogens 4-Methylimidazol or 4-MEI, a secondary product obtained in the production of caramel colorant, an additive generally contained in fizzy flavoured cola drinks.