Jan 28, 2022 | Regulatory
In the autumn of last year, a workshop was held to discuss the conceptual and methodological principles relevant to the revision of the EFSA guidance document on the development of tolerable upper intake levels (ULs) for vitamins and minerals. The outcome of the...
Jan 28, 2022 | Regulatory
EFSA gave the green light to hydrothermally treated kernels from an edible cultivar of Jatropha curcas L. (Chuta) as a novel food. The Novel Food is to be marketed in the form of the whole fruit as a snack (similar to other nuts) or as a food ingredient – rich...
Dec 21, 2021 | Regulatory
The discussion about CBD continues, as EFSA is currently drafting a statement on the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food, according to the EFSA register of question. This statement is issued on EFSA’s own initiative and is not associated with evaluations of...
Dec 21, 2021 | Regulatory
This year, EFSA has published four opinions for the scientific substantiation of article 13(5) health claims. The following applications were evaluated: Beta-Glucans from oats/barley and reduction of blood-glucose rise Affron and increase in positive...
Dec 21, 2021 | Regulatory
In 2021, the European Commission published 16 implementing regulations concerning successful novel food applications. All novel food authorizations are listed in the union list. Five of these implementing acts concerned changes or extensions of existing novel...
