As of June 30, 2023, a total of fournovel food have been approved by European Union (EU) in the second quarter of 2023. These products are listed below.
Table 1. Newly Approved Novel Food
No. |
Date |
Name |
1 |
2023.5.12 |
Cellobiose |
2 |
2023.5.15 |
6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by derivative strains of E. coli BL21(DE3) |
3 |
Iron milk caseinate |
|
4 |
2023.5.17 |
Aqueous ethanolic extract ofLabisia pumila |
1. Cellobiose
On May 12, 2023, the European Commission issued the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/943, authorizing the placing on the market of Cellobiose as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. This Regulation entered into force on June 1, 2023.
Applicant: SAVANNA Ingredients GmbH
By the end of June 1, 2028 (data protection period), the novel food cellobiose is authorized for placing on the market within the EU only by SAVANNA Ingredients GmbH, unless:
- a subsequent applicant obtains authorization for the novel food without reference to the proprietary scientific evidence or scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 or;
- with the agreement of “SAVANNA Ingredients GmbH”.
Authorized usage scopes and maximal usage levels:
Authorized novel food |
Conditions under which the novel food may be used |
|
Cellobiose |
Specified food category |
Maximum levels |
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for the general population, excluding infants and young children |
3 g/day |
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Dried, canned-tinned, raw cured (or seasoned), cooked cured (or seasoned) meat |
2 g/100 g |
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Fresh raw, preserved, or partly preserved sausages |
2 g/100 g |
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Meat-based spreadable-textured specialties |
2 g/100 g |
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Liver-based spreadable-textured specialties |
2 g/100 g |
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Savory sauce dry preparation |
40 g/100 g |
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Table-top sweeteners in powder form |
60 g/100 g |
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Table-top sweeteners in tablets |
60 g/100 g |
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Additional specific labeling requirements |
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2. 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by derivative strains of E. coli BL21(DE3)
On May 15, 2023, the European Commission issued the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/948, and authorizing the placing on the market of 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by derivative strains of Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. This Regulation entered into force on June 4, 2023.
Applicant: Chr. Hansen A/S
By the end of June 4, 2028 (data protection period), the novel food 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt is authorized for placing on the market within the EU only by Chr. Hansen A/S, unless:
- a subsequent applicant obtains authorization for the novel food without reference to the proprietary scientific evidence or scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 or;
- with the agreement of Chr. Hansen A/S.
Authorized usage scopes and maximal usage levels:
Authorized novel food |
Conditions under which the novel food may be used |
|
6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced by derivative strains of E. coli BL21(DE3) |
Specified food category |
Maximum levels |
Infant formula as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 |
0.70 grams per liter (g/L) in the final product ready for use, marketed as such, or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer |
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Follow-on formula as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 |
0.70 g/L in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer |
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Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children and baby foods for infants and young children as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 |
0.70 g/L or 0.70 grams per kilogram (g/kg) in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer |
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Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children |
0.70 g/L in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer |
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Foods for special medical purposes for infants and young children as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 |
In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the infants and young children for whom the products are intended but in any case not higher than 0.70 g/L or 0.70 g/kg in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer. |
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Foods for special medical purposes as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 excluding foods for infants and young children |
In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended. |
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Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, for the general population, excluding infants and young children |
1.8 g/day |
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Additional specific labeling requirements |
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3. Iron milk caseinate
On May 15, 2023, the European Commission issued the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/949, and authorizing the placing on the market of iron milk caseinate as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. This Regulation entered into force on June 4, 2023.
Applicant: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
By the end of June 4, 2028 (data protection period), the novel food iron milk caseinate is authorized for placing on the market within the EU only by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., unless:
- a subsequent applicant obtains authorization for the novel food without reference to the proprietary scientific evidence or scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 or;
- with the agreement of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Authorized usage scopes and maximal usage levels:
Authorized novel food |
Conditions under which the novel food may be used |
|
Iron milk caseinate |
Specified food category |
Maximum levels |
Milk and dairy powder products |
500 mg/100 g (≤ 10 mg Fe/100 g) |
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Soft drinks marketed in relation to physical exercise |
85 mg/100 g (≤ 1.7 mg Fe/100 g) |
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Powder cocoa beverage preparations |
400 mg/100 g (≤ 8 mg Fe/100 g) |
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Powder or liquid malt-based coffee substitutes |
1050 mg/100 g (≤ 21 mg Fe/100 g) |
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Cereal bars |
350 mg/100 g (≤ 7 mg Fe/100 g) |
|
Noodles other than glass noodles |
75 mg/100 g (≤ 1.5 mg Fe/100 g) |
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Stock cubes or granulates (bouillon base) |
4750 mg/100 g (≤ 95 mg Fe/100 g) |
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Single meal replacements for weight control |
120 mg/100 g (≤ 2.4 mg Fe/100 g) |
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Total diet replacement for weight control as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 |
Total diet replacement for weight control as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 |
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Foods for special medical purposes as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 excluding foods for infants and young children |
In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended |
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Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, for the adult population |
700 mg/day (≤ 14 mg Fe/day) |
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Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, excluding infants and young children |
350 mg/day (≤ 7 mg Fe/day) |
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Additional specific labeling requirements |
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4. Aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila
On May 17, 2023, the European Commission issued the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/972, and authorizing the placing on the market of aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. This Regulation entered into force on June 6, 2023.
Applicant: Medika Natura Sdn. Bhd.
By the end of June 6, 2028 (data protection period), the novel food aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila is authorized for placing on the market within the EU only by Medika Natura Sdn. Bhd., unless:
- a subsequent applicant obtains authorization for the novel food without reference to the proprietary scientific evidence or scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 or;
- with the agreement of Medika Natura Sdn. Bhd.
Authorized usage scopes and maximal usage levels:
Authorized novel food |
Conditions under which the novel food may be used |
|
Aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila |
Specified food category |
Maximum levels |
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for the adult population, excluding pregnant and breastfeeding women |
350 mg/day |
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Additional specific labeling requirements |
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Note: The data in this article is for reference only. Please refer to the official information published by Official Journal of the European Union.
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