Latest novel food authorisations In March 2023, the European Commission (EC)...
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Botanical extracts are increasingly under pressure due to growing safety concerns
Recently, various botanical preparations derived from traditional ayurvedic...
Novel food status of biotechnically produced sodium hyaluronate clarified in consultation request
The consultation request under Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 concerns...
EFSA’s work on the update or rather reduction of ULs
EFSA is in the process of revising the safety limits for certain vitamins and...
Medical Device Regulation Extension of transition period approved, but what are the implications?
In recent months, news about the Medical Device Regulation has accumulated....
First Novel food approval for insects in supplements
Of the 6 successful insect Novel Food applications, Alphitobius diaperinus...
France allows the claim “probiotic” on food supplements
Currently, no consensus exists on the term "probiotic," which has long...
Need for clinical trials to support health claims
A crucial rule in food law is that advertising, particularly health-related...
France lifts ban on cannabis flowers and leaves – but without changing food regulatory status
A lengthy French national court case on hemp flowers and leaves has concluded...