May 30, 2023 | Regulatory
As reported in a previous article, in order to clarify the novel food status of highly purified Curcuma extracts, the Italian Ministry of Health has consulted with the other Member States to gather more information on the significant use of curcuma extracts in...
Mar 30, 2023 | Regulatory
Latest novel food authorisations In March 2023, the European Commission (EC) granted three more Novel Food authorisations with the publication of the final legal act. The following ingredients are allowed to be placed on the market: Bovine milk osteopontin as...
Mar 30, 2023 | Regulatory
Recently, various botanical preparations derived from traditional ayurvedic medicine have seen increased use as health-promoting ingredients in food supplements. However, the mere fact that these botanicals are of natural origin does not guarantee their safety as they...
Jan 30, 2023 | Regulatory
Of the 6 successful insect Novel Food applications, Alphitobius diaperinus larvae, or lesser mealworm, are the first to gain EC authorization for use in food supplements. The larvae are also approved as ingredients in other foods such as baked goods, pasta, and meat...
Jan 30, 2023 | Regulatory
Currently, no consensus exists on the term “probiotic,” which has long troubled the probiotic industry. European and many national authorities classify the term as an implied health claim due to its health benefits. However, in recent years, several Member...
