Outcome of the consultation with Member States and EFSA on the basic substance application for paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin E 160 c (admissibility accepted when named Capsicum spp. spice) for use in plant protection as repellent to various invertebrates, mammals and birds

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to provide scientific assistance with respect to the evaluation of applications received by the European Commission concerning basic substances. In this context, EFSA’s scientific views on the specific points raised during the commenting phase conducted with Member States and EFSA on the basic substance application for Capsicum spp. spice are presented. The context of the evaluation was that required by the European Commission in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 following the submission of an application for approval of Capsicum spp. spice as a basic substance for use in plant protection as repellent to various invertebrates, mammals and birds. The applicant subsequently clarified that the material that was the basis for the application was paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin E 160 c. The current report summarises the outcome of the consultation process organised by EFSA and presents EFSA’s scientific views on the individual comments received.