Novel Food status of Curcuma extracts clarified

Novel Food status of Curcuma extracts clarified

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...
Italy plans the prohibition of cultured meat

Italy plans the prohibition of cultured meat

Apr 4, 2023 | Regulatory

The bill, which contains provisions banning the production and marketing of animal cell-based cultured food and feed, was proposed by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry and the Minister of Health, and approved by the Council of...
First Novel food approval for insects in supplements

First Novel food approval for insects in supplements

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...