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Uriktige påstander om VKM og karragenan

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Deterioration of direct restorative materials under erosive conditions with impact of abrasion and attrition in vitro

Bacterial phototoxicity of lumichrome photocrosslinked collagen hydrogels

Photoactive Zr-aromatic hybrid thin films made by molecular layer deposition

Sintering temperature accuracy and its effect on translucent yttria-stabilized zirconia: Flexural strength, crystal structure, tetragonality and light transmission

Violet-blue light exposure of the skin: is there need for protection?

In vitro abrasivity and chemical properties of charcoal-containing dentifrices

Erosive properties of sour sweets and drinks

Light sources and light-dependent procedures in dentistry

Lysherding – så enkelt og så vanskelig

Kontrol og bekæmpelse af dental biofilm

Brug af fysiske værnemidler på tandklinikker

Bacterial biofilm elimination using gold nanorod localised surface plasmon resonance generated heat

Investigation of the antimicrobial effect of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) as solvents in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy

The influence of dental loupes on the ocular hazard

Physicochemical characterisation and antimicrobial phototoxicity of an anionic porphyrin in natural deep eutectic solvents

Wavelength dependent increase in cell sensitivity after glutathione inhibition by methacrylate monomers

The dental curing light: A potential health risk

Phototherapy with sunlight for treatment of neonatal jaundice in low-income countries

Hyperspectral fluorescence characterisation of bacteria

The safety of dental amalgam and alternative dental restoration materials for patients and users

Characterization and antimicrobial phototoxicity of curcumin dissolved in natural deep eutectic solvents

Cyclodextrins influence on lumichrome solubilization and phototoxic efficacy against bacteria

Evaluation of material suitability for nanoparticle-based coatings and further antimicrobial treatment

Evaluation of eye protection in occupational use of non-coherent optical sources

Influence of formulation on photoinactivation of bacteria by lumichrome

Relative Efficiency Of Ultraviolet Radiation A And B Combined With A Chemical Stressor On Zebrafish Embryos

Improved antibacterial phototoxicity of a neutral porphyrin in natural deep eutectic solvents

Patient Satisfaction and Complications of Over-the-Counter Bleaching Products

Appropriate eye protection filters prevent ocular damage

Appropriate eye protection filters prevent ocular damage from curing light

Fluorescence characterization of dental plaque by hyperspectral imaging

Ultraviolet Radiation and Multiple Stressor Effects on Zebrafish Embryos

Nytt fra NIOM: Retningslinjer for lysherding i odontologi

Antibacterial phototoxic effects of synthetic asymmetric and glycosylated curcuminoids in aqueous formulations: studies on curcumin and curcuminoids. LIV.

Formulation and characterisation of lyophilised curcumin solid dispersions for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT)

Photoinactivation of bacteria by lumichrome: Influence of formulation and preparation method

Formulation and characterization of lyophilized curcumin solid dispersions for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT): Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids LII

Biofilm formation on nanostructured hydroxyapatite-coated titanium

Safe use of dental laser

Side effects of external tooth bleaching: a multi-centre practice-based prospective study

Ex tempore prepared superstaurated solutions of curcumin intended for aPDT

Hyperspectral imaging/reflectance spectroscopy of mouse oral tissue exposed to high intensity blue light

Antimicrobial photodynamic treatment of oral infections

Safety of optical light sources in the dental clinic

Detection of leachables and cytotoxicity after exposure to methacrylate- and epoxy-based root canal sealers in vitro

Biofilm formation on nanostructured hydroxyapatite-coated titanium

Supersaturation and supersaturated drug delivery systems to surpass the outer membrane barriers of Gram negative bacteria in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT)

Application of nanovehicles in preparations for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT)

Solid dispersions for preparation of phototoxic supersaturated solutions for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) Studies on curcumin and curcuminoides L

Photoinactivation of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms and suspensions by the hydrophobic photosensitizer curcumin- effect of selected nanocarrier Studies of curcumin and curcuminoides XLVII

Sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate, glass ionomer cement and composite resin when repairing large furcal perforations

Impact of Curcumin Supersaturation in Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy—Effect of Cyclodextrin Type and Amount: Studies on Curcumin and Curcuminoides XLV

Optical characterization of biomaterial/radiation-exposed oral mucosa by reflection spectroscopy

Nytt om herdelamper

A screening of curcumin derivatives for antibacterial phototoxic effects studies on curcumin and curcuminoids. XLIII

Methacrylate monomers lower the level of reduced glutathione and increase the in vitro sensitivity of cells to optical radiation

In vitro photosensitization initiated by camphorquinone and phenyl propanedione in dental polymeric materials

Photokilling of bacteria by curcumin in selected polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) preparations. Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids, XLI

Formulation and Bacterial Phototoxicity of Curcumin Loaded Alginate Foams for Wound Treatment Applications: Studies on Curcumin and Curcuminoides XLII

Phototoxicity of curcumin loaded alginate foams to Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli in vitro

Slimhinneforandringer forårsaket av dentale materialer og optisk stråling

Effects of UV radiation and visible light on oral mucosa characterised by reflection spectroscopy

Laserbehandling av infeksjoner ved tenner og dentale implantater

Tannleger har forhøyet forekomst av hudkreft

Bleking av tenner – lege artis?

Photokilling of bacteria by curcumin in different aqueous preparations. Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids XXXVII

In vitro efficacy and risk for adverse effects of light-assisted tooth bleaching

Use of diagnostic x-ray among Norwegian dentists. A survey and inspection based on new radiation protection regulations

Toxicity evaluation of root canal sealers in vitro

Lampor för blekning och blekning/härdning (kombinationslampor)

LED (Light Emitting Diodes) – lampor för ljushärdning av dentala material

Evaluation of eye protection filters for use with dental curing and bleaching lamps

Valg av herdelampe

Spør NIOM: Øyebeskyttelse ved herding og bleking

Tannbleking

Tannbleking med lys – science or fiction?

Formation of photoproducts and cytotoxicity of bilirubin irradiated with turquoise and blue phototherapy light

Effects of bilirubin and phototherapy on osmotic fragility and haematoporphyrin-induced photohaemolysis of normal erythrocytes and spherocytes

Bilirubin-induced cell death during continuous and intermittent phototherapy and in the dark

Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids. XXIX. Photoinduced cytotoxicity of curcumin in selected aqueous preparations

Spør NIOM: Tannbleking med lys – hvor står vi i dag?

In vivo spectroscopy of jaundiced newborn skin reveals more than a bilirubin index

Health hazards associated with curing light in the dental clinic

In vitro cell death induced by irradiation and chemicals relevant for dental applications; dose-response and potentiation effects

Spør NIOM: Herdelamper og øyeskader

Se opp for lys fra herdelamper

Cytotoxic effects of visible light-cured dental materials
 

Scientific opinions and evidence syntheses

Re-evaluation of saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives
EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF),  EFSA Journal. 2024;22:e9044,
Castle L, Andreassen M, Aquilina G, Lourdes Bastos M, Boon P, Fallico B, FitzGerald R, Frutos Fernandez MJ, Grasl-Kraupp B, Gundert-Remy U, Gürtler R, Houdeau E, Kurek M, Louro H, Morales P, Passamonti S, Batke M, Bruzell E, Chipman J, Cheyns K, Crebelli R, Fortes C, Fürst P, Halldorsson T, LeBlanc J-C, Mirat M, Lindtner O., Mortensen A, Ntzani E, Shah R, Wallace H, Wright M, Barmaz S, Civitella C, Georgelova P, Lodi F, Mazzoli E, Rasinger J, Rincon AM, Tard A., Zakidou P, Younes M.

VKM Protocol for the mapping of dietary sources of nitrates and nitrites 2024
The Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway. Part 1 of the risk assessment of nitrates and nitrites in food. ISBN: 978-82-8259-444-8. Monica Hauger Carlsen, Monica Andreassen, Annette Bernhard, Ellen Bruzell, Tove Gulbrandsen Devold, Inger Therese Laugsand Lillegaard, Gro Haarklou Mathisen, Camilla Svendsen, Marcin Wlodzimierz Wojewodzic, Eva Denison, Berit Granum, Trine Husøy.

VKM Protocol for an update of the scoping review of research on gastrointestinal effects of selected emulsifiers, stabilisers, and thickeners 2024
Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics. ISBN: 978-82-8259-445-5. Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway. Camilla Svendsen, Monica Andreassen, Ellen Bruzell, Eva Denison, Tove Gulbrandsen Devold, Berit Granum, Gro Haarklou Mathisen, Monica Hauger Carlsen, Trine Husøy.

Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive 2023
EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF),  EFSA Journal. 2023;21:e8430,
Younes M,  Aquilina G, Castle L, Degen G,  Engel KH, Fowler PJ,  Fernandez MJF,  Fürst P, Gundert-Remy U, Gürtler R, Husøy T, Manco M, Mennes W, Moldeus P, Passamonti S, Shah R, Waalkens-Berendsen I,  Wright M, Batke M, Boon P, Bruzell E, Chipman J, Crebelli R, FitzGerald R, Fortes C, Halldorsson T, LeBlanc JC, Lindtner O, Mortensen A, Ntzani E, Wallace H, Barmaz S, Civitella C,  D’Angelo L, Lodi F, Laganaro M, Rincon AM, Smeraldi C, Tard A.
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VKM (2023:25) Mapping of nutrients, food additives and contaminants in plant-based and gluten-free food products and their meat-, dairy- and gluten-containing counterparts.
The Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment. VKM Report 2023:25, ISBN: 978-82-8259-436-3,
ISSN: 2535-4019. Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway.
Devold TG, Andreassen M, Carlsen MH, Denison E, Mathisen GH, Rasinger JD, Svendsen C, Bruzell E, Granum B, Husøy T.
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VKM (2023:24) Scoping review of research on gastrointestinal effects of selected emulsifiers, stabilisers, and thickeners.
The Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment.
VKM Report 2023:24, ISBN: 978-82-8259-435-6, ISSN: 2535-4019. Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway.
Denison E, Andreassen M, Bruzell E, Carlsen MH, Devold TG, Granum B, Mathisen GH, Svendsen C, Rasinger JD, Husøy T.
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EFSA FAF Panel (EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings).
Revised Protocol on Hazard Identification and Characterisation of Sweeteners.
Younes M, Aquilina G, Castle L, Degen G, Engel K-H, Fowler PJ, Frutos Fernandez MJ, Furst P, Gundert-Remy U,Gurtler R, Husøy T, Manco M, Mennes W, Moldeus P, Passamonti S, Shah R, Waalkens-Berendsen I, Wright M, Batke M, Boon P, Bruzell E, Chipman J, Crebelli R, FitzGerald R, Fortes C, Halldorsson T, LeBlanc J-C, Lindtner O, Mortensen A, Ntzani E, Wallace H, Barmaz S, Civitella C, Kyrkou C, Lodi F and Smeraldi C.
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Protocol for a scoping review of research on gastrointestinal effects of selected emulsifiers, stabilisers, and thickeners.
The Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment. ISBN: 978-82-8259-417-2. Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway.
Denison E, Andreassen M, Bruzell E, Carlsen MH, Devold TG, Yamani NE, Granum B, Mathisen GH, Svendsen C, Rasinger JD, Husøy T.
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VKM (2022:30) Matproduksjon, mattrygghet og miljø – innspill om kunnskapsbehov til gjennomføringen av det grønne skiftet.
Uttalelse fra hovedkomiteen i Vitenskapskomiteen for mat og miljø (VKM), Oslo, Norway. VKM Report 2022:30
ISBN: 978-82-8259-406-6, ISSN: 2535-4019
Alexander J, Hemre GI, Hofshagen M, Mathisen GH, Aasmo-Finne M, Agdestein A, Nilsen AM, Hessen D, Elvevoll E, Bruzell E, Velle G, Knutsen H, Steffensen IL, Bodin J, Skjerdal T, Strand T, Husøy T, Rafoss T, Vandvik V, Wasteson Y, Krogdahl Å.
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EFSA FAF Panel (EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavouring). Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of neohesperidine dihydrochalcone (E 959) as a food additive.
EFSA Journal 2022;20(11):7595, 81 pp.
Younes M, Aquilina G, Castle L, Degen G, Engel K-H, Fowler PJ, Frutos Fernandez MJ, Fürst P, Gundert-Remy U, Gürtler R, Husøy T, Manco M, Mennes W, Moldeus P, Passamonti S, Shah R, Waalkens-Berendsen I, Wright M, Batke M, Boon P, Bruzell E, Chipman J, Crebelli R, FitzGerald R, Fortes C, Halldorsson T, LeBlanc J-C, Lindtner O, Mortensen A, Ntzani E, Wallace H, Cascio C, Civitella C, Horvath Z, Lodi F, Mech A, Tard A and Vianello G.
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VKM (2022:18) Food and chemical substances relevant for monitoring
Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Steering Committee of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment t (VKM), Oslo, Norway. VKM Report 2022:18, ISBN: 978-82-8259-393-9, ISSN: 2535-4019.
Svendsen C, Amlund H, Carlsen MH, Eriksen GS, Husøy T, Lillegaard ITL, Mathisen GH, Medin AC, Ørnsrud R, Agdestein A, Bergh Ø, Bodin J, Bruzell E, Elvevoll E, Hessen DO, Hofshagen M, Knutsen H, Krogdahl Å, Nilsen AM, Rafoss T, Skjerdal T, Steffensen IL, Strand TA, Velle G, Hemre GI, Vandvik V, Alexander J
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VKM (2022:17) Benefit and risk assessment of fish in the Norwegian diet
Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Steering Committee of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway. VKM Report 2022:17, ISBN: 978-82-8259-392-2, ISSN: 2535-4019.
Andersen LF, Berstad P, Bukhvalova B, Carlsen M, Dahl L, Goksøyr A, Jakobsen LS, Knutsen HK, Kvestad I, Lillegaard IT, Mangschou B, Meyer H, Parr CL, Rakkestad KE, Rasinger J, Sengupta S, Skeie G, Starrfelt J, Ulven SM, Agdestein A, Bodin J, Bruzell E, Elvevoll E, Hessen DO, Husøy T, Krogdahl Å, Nilsen AM, Skjerdal T, Steffensen IL, Strand TA, Velle G, Wasteson Y, Alexander J.
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VKM (2022:10) Risk-benefit assessment of sunscreen
Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway
VKM Report 2022:10, ISBN: 978-82-8259-384-7, ISSN: 2535-4019.
Bruzell E, Carlsen MH, Caspersen IH, Denison EML, Devold TG, Granum B, Mathisen GH, Pran ER, Rasinger JD, Rohloff J, Svendsen C, Husøy T.
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EFSA FAF Panel (EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavouring) 2021. Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of thaumatin (E 957) as food additive.
EFSA Journal 2021;19(11):6884, 72 pp
Aquilina G, Castle L, Engel K-H, Fowler P, Frutos Fernandez MJ, Fürst P, Gürtler R, Gundert-Remy U, Husøy T, Manco M, Mennes W, Passamonti S, Moldeus P, Shah R, Waalkens-Berendsen I, Wölfle D, Wright M, Batke M, Boon P, Bruzell E, Chipman J, Crebelli R, Fitzgerald R, Fortes C, Halldorsson T, LeBlanc J-C, Lindtner O, Mortensen A, Ntzani E, Wallace H, Civitella C, Horvath Z, Lodi F, Tard A and Vianello G.
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VKM (2021:18) Genome editing in food and feed production – implications for risk assessment.
Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Steering Committee of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway.
VKM Report 2021:18, ISBN: 978-82-8259-372-4, ISSN: 2535-4019.
Bodin J, Thorstensen T, Alsheikh M, Basic D, Edvardsen RB, Dalen KT, Duale N, Eklo OM, Ergon Å, Jevnaker AMG, Hindar K, Håvarstein S, Malmstrøm M, Nielsen KM, Olsen SL, Rueness E, Sanden M, Sipinen VE, von Krogh K, Våge DI, Wargelius A, Wendell M, Yazdankhah S, Alexander J, Bruzell E, Hemre GI, Vandvik V, Agdestein A, Elvevoll E, Hessen DO, Hofshagen M, Husøy T, Knutsen H, Krogdahl Å, Nilsen AM, Rafoss T, Skjerdal T, Steffensen IL, Strand TA, Velle G, Wasteson Y.
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VKM (2021:05) Risk assessment of caffeine exposure from diet and personal care products.
Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment.
Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway. ISBN: 978-82-8259-359-5, ISSN: 2535-4019.
Carlsen MH, Devold TG, Granum B, Lillegaard ITL, Mathisen GH, Rasinger JD, Rohloff J, Starrfelt J, Svendsen C, Bruzell E, Pran ER, Husøy T.
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VKM (2021) Protocol: Food and chemical substances relevant for monitoring.
Protocol from the Scientific Steering Committee of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment.
Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway. ISBN: 978-82-8259-373-1, ISSN: 2535-4019.
Svendsen C, Amlund H, Carlsen MH, Eriksen GS, Husøy T, Lillegaard ITL, Mathisen GH, Medin AC, Ørnsrud R, Agdestein A, Bergh Ø, Bodin J, Bruzell E, Elvevoll E, Hessen DO, Hofshagen M, Knutsen H, Krogdahl Å, Nilsen AM, Rafoss T, Skjerdal T, Steffensen IL, Strand TA, Velle G, Hemre GI, Vandvik V, Alexander J.
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VKM. (2020:12) A scoping review of systematic reviews on environmental effects of sunscreen ingredients.
Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment, Oslo, Norway. VKM report 2020:14,
ISBN: 978-82-8259-353-3, ISSN: 2535-4019.
Svendsen C, Asmyhr MG, Denison EML, Devold TG, Mathisen GH, Rohloff J, Starrfelt J, Bruzell E, Carlsen MH, Granum B, Pran ER, Rasinger JD, Husøy T
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VKM. (2020:11) Protocol for a risk assessment of caffeine exposure from multiple sources.
The Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment, Oslo, Norway. ISBN: 978-82- 8259-338-0.
Carlsen MH, Devold TG, Granum B, Lillegaard ITL, Mathisen GH, Rasinger JD, Rohloff J, Starrfelt J, Bruzell E, Svendsen C, Husøy T
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VKM. (2020:10) Risk assessment of D-Ribose (revised)
Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment. ISBN: 978- 82-8259-349-6, Oslo, Norway.
Alexander J, Granum B, Mathisen GH, Bruzell E, Svendsen C, Husøy T.
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Risk Assessments of Aspartame, Acesulfame K, Sucralose and Benzoic Acid from Soft Drinks, “Saft”, Nectar and Flavoured Water
European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 12(8): 66-6; Article no. EJNFS.58924, ISSN: 2347-5641, DOI: 10.9734/EJNFS/2020/v12i830265
Steffensen IL, Alexander J, Binderup ML, Bruzell EM, Dahl KH, Granum B, Herlofsen BB, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Paulsen JE, Rohloff J, Thrane V, Wicklund T
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VKM. (2020:04) Protocol for a scoping review of systematic reviews on environmental effects of sunscreens. From the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment, Oslo, Norway. ISBN: 978-82-8259-340-3 Svendsen C, Asmyhr MG, Denison EML, Devold TG, Mathisen GH, Rohloff J, Starrfelt J, Bruzell E, Carlsen MH, Granum B, Rasinger JR
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VKM. (2020:03) Revised protocol for a risk-benefit assessment of sunscreen. From of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment, Oslo, Norway. ISBN: 978-82-8259-337-3
Bruzell E, Denison EML, Devold TG, Granum B, Mathisen GH, Rasinger JR, Rohloff J, Starrfelt J, Svendsen C, Carlsen MH, Husøy T
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VKM. (2019:01) Risk assessment of energy drinks and caffeine.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-317-5, ISSN: 2535-4019. Oslo, Norway.
Bruzell E, Carlsen MH, Granum B, Lillegaard IT, Mathisen GH, Rasinger JD, Svendsen C, Devold TG, Rohloff J, Husøy T
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VKM. (2019:14) Risk assessment of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
ISBN: 978-82-8259-331-1, ISSN: 2535-4019. Oslo, Norway.
Husøy T, Andreassen M, Lillegaard ITL, Mathisen GH, Rohloff J, Starrfelt J, Carlsen MH, Devold TG, Granum B, Rasinger JD, Svendsen C, Bruzell E
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SCHEER (Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks), Opinion on Potential risks to human health of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), 6 June 2018. ISSN 2467-4559 ISBN 978-92-76-00197-3 doi:10.2875/605415 
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VKM. (2018:09) Hazard assessment of glycyrrhizic acid from liquorice
ISBN: 978-82-8259-306-9. Oslo, Norway.
Steffensen IL, Mathisen GH, Bruzell E, Granum BB, Rohloff J, Hetland RB
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VKM. (2018) Protocol for the risk assessment of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
Oslo, Norway.Husøy T, Andreassen M, Lillegaard ITL, Mathisen GH, Rohloff J, Bruzell E, Granum BB, Bogen RH, Wicklund T, Steffensen IL
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VKM. (2018) Draft protocol for a risk-benefit assessment of sunscreen.
Oslo, Norway.
Bruzell E, Granum BB, Husøy T, Mathisen GH, Rohloff J, Steffensen IL
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VKM. (2018) Protocol for the risk assessment of energy drinks and caffeine
ISBN: 978-82-8259-315-1. Oslo, Norway.
Bruzell E, Mathisen GH, Carlsen MH, Granum B, Rasinger JD, Rohloff J, Svendsen C, Husøy T Link

VKM. (2017) “Andre stoffer”– Lecitin fra solsikke.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-285-7. ISSN: 2535-4019, Oslo, Norway.
Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Rohloff J, Wicklund T
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VKM. (2017) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Isoflavones from soy.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-271-0, Oslo, Norway.
Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Rohloff J, Wicklund T
http://vkm.no/dav/a18aeca540.pdf

VKM. (2016) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Curcumin. ISBN: 978-82-8259-222-2, Oslo, Norway.
Bruzell E, Steffensen I-L, Granum B, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Rohloff J, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/7d434e9cc3.pdf

VKM. (2016) Risk assessment of “other substances” – D-Ribose. ISBN: 978-82-8259-220-8, Oslo, Norway.
Hetland RB, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Husøy T, Rohloff J, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/8a98d5ab66.pdf 

VKM. (2016) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Inulin. ISBN: 978-82-8259-190-4, Oslo, Norway.
Hetland RB, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Husøy T, Rohloff J, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/3a740f8442.pdf 

VKM. (2016) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Piperine.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-221-5, Oslo, Norway.
Rohloff J, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/08fcbfacc1.pdf

SCENIHR (Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly-Identified Health Risks) 2015, Scientific opinion on the Safety of Dental Amalgam and Alternative Dental Restoration Materials for Patients and Users (update), 29 April 2015. ISSN: 1831-4783 ISBN: 978-92-79-35605-6 doi: 10.2772/42641 Link

VKM. (2015) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Caffeine.
ISBN: 978-82-8259- 180-5, Oslo, Norway.
Husøy T, Mathisen GH, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/f1d8e233ed.pdf 

VKM. (2015) Risk assessment of “other substances” – L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine-L-tartrate.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-179-9, Oslo, Norway.
Bruzell E, Steffensen I-L, Granum B, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Rohloff J, Wicklund T. http://vkm.no/dav/898a9d8ad7.pdf 

VKM. (2015) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Coenzyme Q10.
ISBN: 978- 82-8259-181-2, Oslo, Norway.
Herlofson BB, Mathisen GH, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Wicklund T. http://vkm.no/dav/aedcc3905c.pdf 

VKM. (2015) Risk assessment of “other substances” – D-Glucurono-γ-lactone.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-176-8, Oslo, Norway.
Husøy T, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/1e1d6709bf.pdf 

VKM. (2015) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Inositol.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-178-2, Oslo, Norway.
Rohloff J, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/1a9e1c19f7.pdf 

VKM. (2015) Risk assessment of “other substances” – Taurine.
ISBN: 978-82-8259-177-5, Oslo, Norway.
Granum B, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Hetland RB, Husøy T, Rohloff J, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/5ae5cbfbe6.pdf 

VKM. (2015) General principles for the risk assessment of “other substances” in food supplements and energy drinks. ISBN: 978-82-8259-186-7, Oslo, Norway. The report has been assessed and approved by the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food and Cosmetics and the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety http://vkm.no/dav/a75fd54bf8.pdf

VKM. (2014) Risk assessments of aspartame, acesulfame K, sucralose and benzoic acid from soft drinks, “saft”, nectar and flavoured water
ISBN: 978-82-8259-151-5, Oslo, Norway.
Husøy T, Mathisen GH, Steffensen I-L, Bruzell E, Granum B, Hetland RB, Wicklund T.
http://vkm.no/dav/8055794778.pdf

Expert roles and external scientific activities

  • Expert, Working groups (WGs) of ISO/TC 106 Dentistry 
  • Expert, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) WG on Sweeteners 
  • Member of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) 
  • Associate Editor/Editorial board member of Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences
  • Board member (treasurer) of the Norwegian Society of Photomedicine and Photobiology (NOFFOF)
  • Lecturer,  BIOS5410 – Regulatory Toxicology: Radiation and Radioactivity, University of Oslo, Norway