[EN] The food enzyme rennet paste containing chymosin (EC 3.4.23.4), pepsin A (EC 3.4.23.1) and
triacylglycerol lipase (triacylglycerol acylhydrolase, EC 3.1.1.3) is prepared from the abomasum of
suckling goats, lambs and calves by Caglificio Clerici S.p.A. The food enzyme is intended to be used in
milk processing for cheese production. As no concerns arise from the animal source of the food
enzyme, from its manufacture, and based on the history of safe use and consumption, the Panel
considers that toxicological data were not required and no exposure assessment was necessary. On
the basis of literature data, the Panel considers that, under the intended conditions of use, the risk of
allergic sensitisation and elicitation reactions by dietary exposure could not be excluded, but the
likelihood is considered to be low. Based on the data provided, the Panel concludes that this food
enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.Lambré, C.; Barat Baviera, JM.; Bolognesi, C.; Cocconcelli, PS.; Crebelli, R.; Gott, DM.; Grob, K.... (2021). Safety evaluation of the food enzyme rennet paste from the abomasum of suckling goats, lambs and calves. EFSA Journal. 19(12):1-11. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2021.7006S111191