Overview

• Greenpeace France published a report urging an immediate prohibition of the petroleum-derived solvent, describing it as neurotoxic and raising concerns over reproductive and endocrine effects.
• Laboratory analyses found hexane residues in 36 of 56 foods tested, including oils, butter, milks including infant formulas, and chicken, with oil samples measuring 0.05–0.08 mg/kg versus a 1 mg/kg regulatory limit.
• The industry group FNCG said there is no health alert and that any solvent is eliminated during processing, leaving at most trace residues below strict standards.
• EFSA is conducting an EU-level re-evaluation requested by the European Commission, with conclusions expected in October.
• French MP Richard Ramos announced a forthcoming parliamentary mission on industrial use of hexane to inform the public and prepare for a potential ban.