Consumer exposure to nitrosamines, compounds that can form in food during its preparation and processing, raises a health concern. 

This is the finding of EFSA’s assessment on the public health risk related to the presence of nitrosamines in food. Ten nitrosamines found in food are carcinogenic (can cause cancer) and genotoxic (may damage DNA). EFSA consulted external stakeholders on its draft opinion and the numerous comments received were considered when finalising it......