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Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients

Description

EU Commission considers foods and food ingredients that have not been used for human consumption to a significant degree in the EU before 15 May 1997 "novel foods and novel food ingredients". Before they are placed on the market, tests carried out by the European Food Safety Authority must demonstrate that these products do not pose any risk to health or the environment.

Source link
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/consumers/product_labelling_and_packaging/l21119_en.htm

Full reference
Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients

Policy
Year 1997
Policy area Food safety
Affected activity
Affected actors Processor, Wholesaler, Retailer, Consumer, Producer/beekeeper
Products All NWFP
Subject NWFP, Edible NWFP
Promoter/initiator
Zone
Countries European countries
Regions (NUTS 2)
Focus on NWFP
Document category Regulation
Instrument type
Legal status Binding
Geographical scope International
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