Publications
Mathisen, G. H., Svendsen, C., Vist, G. E., Husøy, T., Ames, H., Bearth, A., Audebert, M., Bernhard, A., Beronius, A., Bruzell, E. M., Di Consiglio, E., Davenport, M., Druwe, I., Geci, R., Gundert-Remy, U., Hartung, T., Hoffmann, S., Hogberg, H., Hooijmans, C. R., Lizarraga, L., Olker, J., Prieto, P., Robinson, J., Rooney, A., Sebollela, A., Smith, N., Spilioti, E., Spyropoulou, A., Tcheremenskaia, O., Testai, E., Wang, A., Zilliacus, J. & Whaley, P. (2025).
Identification of concepts of importance for the assessment of internal validity of in vitro toxicology studies using a modified Delphi technique.
Zenodo.
Doi: 10.5281/zenodo.14656764
Bruzell, E. (2024).
Solkrem er ikke farlig - og du kan unngå kreft og rynkete hud.
Tekna Magasinet.
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Denison, E., Bruzell, E. & Husøy, T. (2024).
Uriktige påstander om VKM og karragenan.
Forskersonen.
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Denison, E., Bruzell, E. & Husøy, T. (2024).
Det er ikke åpenbart at konsistensmidler fører til tarmsykdom.
Forskersonen.
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Mulic, A., Ruud, A., Stenhagen, I. R., Bruzell, E. & Tulek, A. (2023).
Deterioration of direct restorative materials under erosive conditions with impact of abrasion and attrition in vitro.
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 10(1).
Doi: 10.1080/26415275.2023.2202211
Grønlien, K. G., Valen, H., Pain, M., Bruzell, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2023).
Bacterial phototoxicity of lumichrome photocrosslinked collagen hydrogels.
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Vol. 31, SP 100958, SN 2352-5541.
Doi: 10.1016/j.scp.2022.100958
Rogowska, M., Bruzell, E., Valen, H. & Nilsen, O. (2022).
Photoactive Zr-aromatic hybrid thin films made by molecular layer deposition.
RSC Advances, Vol. 12, Issue 25, SP-EP: 15718-15727.
Doi: 10.1039/D2RA02004A
Vult von Steyern, P., Bruzell, E., Vos, L., Andersen, F. S. & Ruud, A. (2022).
Sintering temperature accuracy and its effect on translucent yttria-stabilized zirconia: Flexural strength, crystal structure, tetragonality and light transmission.
Dental Materials, Vol. 38, Issue 7, SP-EP: 1099-1107, SN 0109-5641.
Doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.04.023
Christensen, T., Johnsen, B. J. & Bruzell, E. M. (2021).
Violet-blue light exposure of the skin: is there need for protection?
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 5, SP-EP: 615-625, SN 1474-9092.
Doi: 10.1007/s43630-021-00043-9
Machla, F., Mulic, A., Bruzell, E., Valen, H. & Stenhagen, I. S. R. (2020).
In vitro abrasivity and chemical properties of charcoal-containing dentifrices.
Biomaterial investigations in dentistry, 7(1), 167–174.
Doi: 10.1080/26415275.2020.1838284
Stenhagen, I. S. R., Singh, A., Vitija, E., Stenhagen, K. R., Bruzell, E. & Mulic, A. (2019).
Erosjonsfremmende egenskaper hos sure søtsaker og drikker.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2019; 129: 876–82.
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Bruzell, E., Kopperud, H. M. & Rukke, H. V. (2017).
Lysherding – så enkelt og så vanskelig.
Aktuel Nordisk Odontologi, Vol. 43, Issue 1, SP-EP: 68-77, SN 1902-3545.
Doi: 10.18261/issn.2058-7538-2018-01-06
Valen, H., Bruzell, E. M. & Scheie, A. A. (2018).
Kontrol og bekæmpelse af dental biofilm.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2018; 128: 592–6.
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Pihl, M., Bruzell, E. & Andersson, M. (2017).
Bacterial biofilm elimination using gold nanorod localised surface plasmon resonance generated heat.
Materials Science and Engineering: C, Vol. 80, SP-EP: 54-58, SN 0928-4931.
Doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.067
Wikene, K. O., Rukke, H. V., Bruzell, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2017).
Investigation of the antimicrobial effect of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) as solvents in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, Vol. 171, SP-EP: 27-33, SN 1011-1344.
Doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2017.04.030
Wikene, K. O., Rukke, H. V., Bruzell, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2016).
Physicochemical characterisation and antimicrobial phototoxicity of an anionic porphyrin in natural deep eutectic solvents.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Vol. 105, SP-EP: 75-84, SN 0939-6411.
Doi: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2016.06.001
Christensen, T., Danielsen, T., Jaworska, A., Brunborg, G. & Bruzell, E. M. (2016).
Wavelength dependent increase in cell sensitivity after glutathione inhibition by methacrylate monomers.
American Society for Photobiology, Conference 2016: Tampa, FL, USA, May 21-26, Abstract number 27.6.
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Price, R. B. T., Labrie, D., Bruzell, E. M., Sliney, D. H. & Strassler, H. E. (2016).
The dental curing light: A potential health risk.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 13, Issue 8, SP-EP: 639-646, SN 1545-9624.
Doi: 10.1080/15459624.2016.1165822
Rodríguez-Farre, E., Testai, E., Bruzell, E., De Jong, W., Schmalz, G., Thomsen, M. & Hensten, A. (2016).
The safety of dental amalgam and alternative dental restoration materials for patients and users.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, Vol. 79, SP-EP: 108-109, SN 0273-2300.
Doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2015.12.015
Wikene, K. O., Bruzell, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2015).
Characterization and antimicrobial phototoxicity of curcumin dissolved in natural deep eutectic solvents.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 80, SP-EP: 26-32, SN 0928-0987.
Doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2015.09.013
Bergh, V. J., Bruzell, E., Hegge, A. B. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2015).
Influence of formulation on photoinactivation of bacteria by lumichrome.
Die Pharmazie, 70(9), 574–580.
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Wikene, K. O., Bruzell, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2015).
Improved antibacterial phototoxicity of a neutral porphyrin in natural deep eutectic solvents.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, Vol. 148, SP-EP: 188-196, SN 1011-1344.
Doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.04.022
Heinisch, C., Larsson, K., Mattsson, J., Karlsson, S., Alstad, T. & Bruzell, E. (2015).
Patient satisfaction and complications of over-the-counter bleaching products.
Journal of Oral Hygiene & Health, Vol. 3, Issue 2, 176, ISSN 2332-0702, Pages 1-7.
Doi: 10.4172/2332-0702.1000176
Tovsen, M. L., Bruzell, E., Ferrari, E., Saladini, M., Gaware, V. S., Másson, M., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2014).
Antibacterial phototoxic effects of synthetic asymmetric and glycosylated curcuminoids in aqueous formulations: Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids. LIV.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, Vol. 140, SP-EP: 150-156, SN 1011-1344.
Doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2014.07.013
Wikene, K. O., Hegge, A. B., Bruzell, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2015).
Formulation and characterization of lyophilized curcumin solid dispersions for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT): studies on curcumin and curcuminoids LII.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Vol. 41, Issue 6, SP-EP: 969-977, SN 0363-9045.
Doi: 10.3109/03639045.2014.919315
Westas, E., Gillstedt, M., Lönn-Stensrud, J., Bruzell, E. & Andersson, M. (2014).
Biofilm formation on nanostructured hydroxyapatite-coated titanium.
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Vol. 102, Issue 4, SP-EP: 1063-1070, SN 1549-3296.
Doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.34757
Bruzell, E. M., Pallesen, U., Thoresen, N. R., Wallman, C. & Dahl, J. E. (2013).
Side effects of external tooth bleaching: a multi-centre practice-based prospective study.
British Dental Journal, Vol. 215, Issue 9, SP-EP: E17-E17, SN 1476-5373.
Doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.1047
Lodienė, G., Kopperud, H. M., Ørstavik, D. & Bruzell, E. M. (2013).
Detection of leachables and cytotoxicity after exposure to methacrylate- and epoxy-based root canal sealers in vitro.
European Journal of Oral Sciences, Vol. 121, Issue 5, SP-EP: 488-496, SN 0909-8836.
Doi: 10.1111/eos.12065
Westas, E., Gillstedt, M., Lönn-Stensrud, J., Bruzell, E. & Andersson, M. (2014).
Biofilm formation on nanostructured hydroxyapatite-coated titanium.
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Vol. 102, Issue 4, SP-EP: 1063-1070, SN 1549-3296.
Doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.34757
Hegge, A. B., Vukicevic, M., Bruzell, E., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2013).
Solid dispersions for preparation of phototoxic supersaturated solutions for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT): Studies on curcumin and curcuminoides L.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Vol. 83, Issue 1, SP-EP: 95-105, SN 0939-6411.
Doi: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2012.09.011
Hegge, A. B., Bruzell, E., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2012).
Photoinactivation of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms and suspensions by the hydrophobic photosensitizer curcumin--effect of selected nanocarrier: studies on curcumin and curcuminoides XLVII.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences: official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 47, Issue 1, SP-EP: 65-74, SN 0928-0987.
Doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2012.05.002
Lodiene, G., Kleivmyr, M., Bruzell, E. & Ørstavik, D. (2011).
Sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate, glass ionomer cement and composite resin when repairing large furcal perforations.
British Dental Journal, Vol. 210, Issue 5, SP-EP: E7-E7, SN 1476-5373.
Doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.198
Hegge, A. B., Nielsen, T. T., Larsen, K. L., Bruzell, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2012).
Impact of curcumin supersaturation in antibacterial photodynamic therapy—effect of cyclodextrin type and amount: Studies on curcumin and curcuminoides XLV.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 101, Issue 4, SP-EP: 1524-1537, SN 0022-3549.
Doi: 10.1002/jps.23046
Bruzell, E. M. (2011).
Nytt om herdelamper.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2011; 121(2), 111-112.
Doi: 10.56373/2011-2-13
Haukvik, T., Bruzell, E., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2011).
A screening of curcumin derivatives for antibacterial phototoxic effects studies on curcumin and curcuminoids. XLIII.
Die Pharmazie, 66(1), 69–74.
Doi: 10.1691/ph.2011.0154
Hegge, A. B., Andersen, T., Melvik, J. E., Bruzell, E., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2011).
Formulation and bacterial phototoxicity of curcumin loaded alginate foams for wound treatment applications: Studies on curcumin and curcuminoides XLII.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 100, Issue 1, Sp-EP: 174-185, SN 0022-3549.
Doi: 10.1002/jps.22263
Christensen, T. & Bruzell, E. M. (2010).
Methacrylate monomers lower the level of reduced glutathione and increase the in vitro sensitivity of cells to optical radiation.
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 12, SP-EP: 1597-1600, SN 1474-905X.
Doi: 10.1039/C0PP00240B
Christensen, T., Morisbak, E., Tønnesen, H. H. & Bruzell, E. M. (2010).
In vitro photosensitization initiated by camphorquinone and phenyl propanedione in dental polymeric materials.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, Vol. 100, Issue 3, SP-EP: 128-134, SN 1011-1344.
Doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2010.05.012
Haukvik, T., Bruzell, E., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2010).
Photokilling of bacteria by curcumin in selected polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) preparations. Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids, XLI.
Die Pharmazie, 65(8), 600–606.
Doi: 10.1691/ph.2010.0048
Hegge, A., Andersen, T., Melvik, J. E., Bruzell, E., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. (2010).
Phototoxicity of curcumin loaded alginate foams to Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli in vitro.
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 62(10), SP-EP: 1458-1459
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Leknes, K. N., Alstad, M. E., Angelsen, S. V., Eriksen, E. S., Espervik, A. & Bruzell, E. (2009).
Laserbehandling av infeksjoner ved tenner og dentale implantater.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid 2009; 119(11): 700–6.
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Bruzell, E. M. (2009).
Tannleger har forhøyet forekomst av hudkreft.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2009; 119(11), 718.
Doi: 10.56373/2009-11-7
Dahl, J. E. & Bruzell, E. (2009).
Bleking av tenner – lege artis?
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2009; 119(3), 177-178.
Doi: 10.56373/2009-3-5
Haukvik, T., Bruzell, E., Kristensen, S. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2009).
Photokilling of bacteria by curcumin in different aqueous preparations. Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids XXXVII.
Die Pharmazie, 64(10), 666–673.
Doi: 10.1691/ph.2009.9130
Bruzell, E. M., Johnsen, B., Aalerud, T. N., Dahl, J. E. & Christensen, T. (2009).
In vitro efficacy and risk for adverse effects of light-assisted tooth bleaching.
Photochemical & photobiological sciences: Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology, 8(3), 377–385.
Doi: 10.1039/b813132e
Lodienė, G., Morisbak, E., Bruzell, E. & Ørstavik, D. (2008).
Toxicity evaluation of root canal sealers in vitro.
International Endodontic Journal, Vol. 41, Issue 1, SP-EP: 72-77, SN 0143-2885.
Doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2007.01321.x
Bruzell, E. M., Johnsen, B., Aalerud, T. N. & Christensen, T. (2007).
Evaluation of eye protection filters for use with dental curing and bleaching lamps.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 4(6), 432–439.
Doi: 10.1080/15459620701354218
Bruzell, E. M. & Wellendorf, H. (2007).
Valg av herdelampe.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2007; 117(15), 962-963.
Doi: 10.56373/2007-15-6
Bruzell, E. M. (2006).
Øyebeskyttelse ved herding og bleking.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2006; 116(7), 430-431.
Doi: 10.56373/2006-7-7
Bruzell, E. & Dahl, J. E. (2006).
Tannbleking med lys – science or fiction?
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2006; 116(10): 616–21.
Doi: 10.56373/2006-10-3
Bruzell Roll, E. & Christensen, T. (2005).
Formation of photoproducts and cytotoxicity of bilirubin irradiated with turquoise and blue phototherapy light.
Acta Paediatrica, Vol. 94, Issue 10, SP-EP: 1448-1454, SN 0803-5253.
Doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2005.tb01819.x
Bruzell Roll, E., Christensen, T. & Gederaas, O. A. (2005).
Effects of bilirubin and phototherapy on osmotic fragility and haematoporphyrin-induced photohaemolysis of normal erythrocytes and spherocytes.
Acta Paediatrica, Vol. 94, Issue 10, SP-EP: 1443-1447, SN 0803-5253.
Doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2005.tb01818.x
Bruzell Roll, E. (2005).
Bilirubin-induced cell death during continuous and intermittent phototherapy and in the dark.
Acta Paediatrica, Vol. 94, Issue 10, SP-EP: 1437-1442, SN 0803-5253.
Doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2005.tb01817.x
Bruzell, E. M., Morisbak, E. & Tønnesen, H. H. (2005).
Studies on curcumin and curcuminoids. XXIX. Photoinduced cytotoxicity of curcumin in selected aqueous preparations.
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 7, SP-EP: 523-530, SN 1474-9092.
Doi: 10.1039/b503397g
Bruzell, E. M. & Dahl, J. E. (2005)
Tannbleking med lys – hvor står vi i dag?
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2005; 115(6), 330-331.
Doi: 10.56373/2005-6-5
Lyngsnes Randeberg, L., Bruzell Roll, E., Norvang Nilsen, L. T., Christensen, T. & Svaasand, L. O. (2005).
In vivo spectroscopy of jaundiced newborn skin reveals more than a bilirubin index.
Acta Paediatrica, Vol. 94, Issue 1, SP-EP: 65-71, SN 0803-5253.
Doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2005.tb01790.x
Bruzell Roll, E. M., Jacobsen, N. & Hensten-Pettersen, A. (2004).
Health hazards associated with curing light in the dental clinic.
Clinical oral investigations, 8(3), 113–117.
Doi: 10.1007/s00784-003-0248-x
Roll, E. B., Dahl, J. E., Runningen, G. & Morisbak, E. (2004).
In vitro cell death induced by irradiation and chemicals relevant for dental applications; dose-response and potentiation effects.
European journal of oral sciences, 112(3), 273–279.
Doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2004.00128.x
Bruzell, E. M. (2004).
Herdelamper og øyeskader.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2004; 114(3), 138-139.
Doi: 10.56373/2004-3-4
Bruzell Roll, E., Dahl, J. E., Johnsen, B. & Christensen, T. (2002).
Se opp for lys fra herdelamper.
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2002; 112(11): 576–80.
Doi: 10.56373/2002-11-2
Light sources and light-dependent procedures in dentistry
Brug af fysiske værnemidler på tandklinikker
The influence of dental loupes on the ocular hazard
Phototherapy with sunlight for treatment of neonatal jaundice in low-income countries
Hyperspectral fluorescence characterisation of bacteria
Cyclodextrins influence on lumichrome solubilization and phototoxic efficacy against bacteria
Evaluation of eye protection in occupational use of non-coherent optical sources
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
Photoinactivation of bacteria by lumichrome: Influence of formulation and preparation method
Antimicrobial photodynamic treatment of oral infections
Safety of optical light sources in the dental clinic
Application of nanovehicles in preparations for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT)
Optical characterization of biomaterial/radiation-exposed oral mucosa by reflection spectroscopy
Slimhinneforandringer forårsaket av dentale materialer og optisk stråling
Effects of UV radiation and visible light on oral mucosa characterised by reflection spectroscopy
Lampor för blekning och blekning/härdning (kombinationslampor)
LED (Light Emitting Diodes) – lampor för ljushärdning av dentala material
Scientific opinions and evidence syntheses
Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as food additive, 2025
EFSA FAF Panel (EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings).
Castle, L., Andreassen, M., Aquilina, G., Bastos, M. L., Boon, P., Fallico, B., FitzGerald, R., Frutos Fernandez, M. J., Grasl-Kraupp, B., Gundert-Remy, U., Gürtler, R., Houdeau, E., Kurek, M., Louro, H., Morales, P., Passamonti, S., Batke, M., Bruzell, E., … Lodi, F. (2025).
EFSA Journal, 23(4), e9317. DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9317
Update of the scoping review of research on gastrointestinal effects of selected emulsifiers, stabilisers, and thickeners. Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food, and Cosmetics
VKM, Camilla Svendsen, Monica Andreassen, Ellen Bruzell, Eva Denison, Tove Gulbrandsen Devold, Berit Granum, Gro Haarklou Mathisen, Monica Hauger Carlsen, Trine Husøy (2025).
VKM Report 2025:03, ISBN: 978-82-8259-453-0, ISSN: 2535-4019. Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM), Oslo, Norway
Nitrat og nitritt i mat og drikke
Carlsen, Monica Hauger, Andreassen, Monica, Bernhard, Annette, Bruzell, Ellen, Devold, Tove Gulbrandsen, Lillegaard, Inger Therese Laugsand, Mathisen, Gro Haarklou, Wojewodzic, Marcin W., Husøy, Trine. (2025)
Norsk tidsskrift for ernæring, Universitetsforlaget. Doi: 10.18261/ntfe.23.1.8
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.
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
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
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 and SN/K 249 Light and Lighting
- 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 2017 - 2025
- Board member (treasurer) of the Norwegian Society of Photomedicine and Photobiology (NOFFOF)
- Lecturer, BIOS5410 – Regulatory Toxicology: Radiation and Radioactivity, University of Oslo, Norway