Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from March 2026
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of March 2026 and have impact on Food Supplements. Rooster comb extract • Rooster comb extract: Not Novel in Food Supplements. Any other food uses may be considered as […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from February 2026
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of February 2026 and have impact on Food Supplements. Vicia faba L. (Fava bean) • Malted fava bean powder: Not Novel in Food. • Update: […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from January 2026
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of January 2026 and have impact on Food Supplements. Crithmum maritimum L. (Sea fennel, Rock samphire) • Leaves, stems and tender shoots: Not Novel in Food. […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from December 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of December 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Chondroitin sulfate from Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) • Chondroitin sulfate from Tremella fuciformis: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market […]
EU: Seaweed and Proposed Maximum Levels for Metals and Iodine
Updated Proposed Maximum Levels for Metals and Iodine Earlier this month, the European Commission (EC) published a targeted consultation for stakeholders concerning possible maximum levels (MLs) for contaminants in seaweed and halophytes. The inorganic contaminants under consideration are: • Arsenic • Cadmium […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from November 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of November 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Epimedium sagittatum (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim • Whole: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market authorisation is required before it […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from October 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of October 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Korean mud snail: Bullacta exarata • Whole: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market authorisation is required before it can […]
Chile – Concluded Consultation on New Regulation for Novel Foods & Novel Ingredients
Concluded Consultation on New Regulation for Novel Foods & Novel Ingredients Last September, Chile completed its open public consultation on a framework to regulate Novel Foods and Novel Ingredients, including substances intended for use in Food Supplements. If adopted, this will establish Chile’s first formal regulation for Novel Foods. […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from September 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of September 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Carrasco pine, White pine: Pinus halepensis Mill. • Seeds: Not Novel in Food. • Green […]
Europe – EFSA Public Consultation on Safety of CBD as a Novel Food
EFSA Public Consultation on Safety of CBD as a Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is currently holding a public consultation regarding the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a Novel Food. This will remain open until October 14th. In the proposed draft statement, EFSA proposes a safe […]
