date:May 30, 2012
t and found the substance was fit for purpose or technically justified- and posed no public health risks.
Joint entry request rejected
When added to water, DBDMH hydrolyses to form hypobromous acid - an active compound that possesses antimicrobial activity. Hypobromous acid kills bacteria present on the surface of food such asE.coli 0157:H7andSalmonella,said the food safety watchdog.
It noted that the regulations currently allow for use of a similar antimicrobial halohydantoin agent called b