Published 13 January 2017 The purpose of the Application is to request the extension of use of propionates as anti-microbial preservatives in processed meat products. Approval Report - 26 October 2016 (pdf 325 kb) | (word 147 kb) Supporting document 1 - Risk and technical assessment report (at Approval) (pdf 824 kb) | (word 703 kb) Submissions (zip file 726 kb) | Late comment (pdf 456 kb) Call for submissions - 29 June 2016 (pdf 615 kb) | (word 134 kb) Supporting document 1 - Risk and technical assessment (pdf 927 kb) | (word 704 kb) Administrative Assessment Report - 29 June 2015 (pdf 177 kb) | (word 74 kb) Executive Summary (pdf 66 kb) Application (pdf 1011 kb) | Appendices (zip file 1032 kb) Applications published on our website may contain material owned by a third party. If you wish to re-use third party material, you may need to seek permission from the copyright owner. Page last updated: 7 October 2025