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. […]
Belgium – Garcinia cambogia & its anticipated formal ban
Garcinia cambogia & its anticipated formal ban In December 2025, the Belgian Advisory Commission for Plant Preparations published an opinion on the use of Garcinia cambogia in Food Supplements. The Commission recognised the traditional food and medicinal use of Garcinia cambogia in Asia and confirmed the following: […]
Netherlands – The use of the terms “Probiotics” and “Prebiotics”
Dutch regulator narrows the use of “Probiotics” and “Prebiotics” to a category designation The Dutch Inspection Board for the Promotion of Health Products (Keuringsraad), responsible for monitoring health product advertising, has announced that the terms “Probiotic” and “Prebiotics” can no longer be used as a product name; they may only be used […]
EU: EFSA boosts Vigilance of Food Supplements
EFSA boosts Vigilance of Food Supplements During its last meeting in Parma, Italy, EFSA’s Emerging Risks Network spotlighted a tightening of surveillance on Food Supplements. It was made clear that authorities and the Member States are developing a proactive approach to identify potential concerns related to Food Supplements. […]
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 […]
Europe: Updated list of permitted substances in Denmark + Update on EU Maximum Permitted Levels
Denmark: Update of the National Positive List of Substances Permitted in Foods and Food Supplements Early in December, Danish authorities published an updated list of substances, other than vitamins and minerals, that are permitted in Foods, including Food Supplements. This update, detailed in BEK 1522, replaces the previous BEK 616 published […]
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 […]
