Feb 15, 2024 | a&r News, Regulatory
Time to comment! Let´s do it.EFSA just released new guidance documents for public consultation on the scientific requirements for novel food applications, scientific requirements for notifications and applications for the for traditional foods from third...
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
The consultation request under Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 concerns biotechnologically produced sodium hyaluronate for use in food supplements. Sodium hyaluronate is a product from a non-genetically modified strain of Streptococcus...
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...