Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from December 2024

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Novel Food Status Catalogue Update

Below is the update related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. This update refers to the month of December 2024 and has an impact on Food Supplements.

• Irish moss: Chondrus crispus Stackhouse 1797 (whole plant)

? ? ? ? - Not?Novel?in Food?(includes Food Supplements)?(possible other EU or national restrictions)

? ? ? ? - Update:?Addition of precisions

• Maidenhair fern:?Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (whole plant)

? ? ? ? - Not?Novel in Food Supplements?(possible other EU or national restrictions)

? ? ? ? - Update:?New entry

• Streptococcus thermophilus?

? ? ? ? - Not?Novel in Food?(includes Food Supplements)?(possible other EU or national restrictions)

? ? ? ? - Update:?Addition of precisions

Novel Food Consultations:?December major changes with impact on Food Supplements

Below is the update related to the new entries or new outcomes for Novel Food Consultations. This update refers to the month of December 2024 and has an impact on Food Supplements.

• Beta-glucan?obtained by bacterial fermentation of Agrobacterium pusense ZX09:

? ? ? ? - Considered as?Novel Food

? ? ? ? - Member State Assessment:?France ?

• Deazaflavin?(CAS: 26908-38-3):?use?in food supplements, with a daily dose of a maximum 50 mg per person

? ? ? ? - Considered as?Novel Food

? ? ? ? - Member State Assessment:?Czech Republic

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• Protein-rich preparation (mycoprotein) derived from the mycelium of the fungus Fusarium venenatum (strain NRRL 22628), obtained by fermentation processes:

? ? ? ? - Considered as?Novel Food

? ? ? ? - Member State Assessment:?Spain

In February, expect again an insightful summary of the latest Novel Foods updates. We will keep you briefed as new information becomes available.

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