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Catalogue of novel food
This is a list containing information exchanged among Member States and the Commission, to find out whether a products falls within the sphere of the Regulation on Novel Food- "Catalogue of Novel Food".
This document is the result of continuing discussions in the Novel Food Work Group, a group where experts in Novel Food from Member States take part together with representatives from the European Union. Therefore, the Catalogue of Novel Food is not a complete list. It contains a list of products of plant and animal origin, plus other substances which have been discussed in relation to its status solely within the sphere of the Regulation on Novel Food.
The "Catalogue of Novel Food" can only provide guidance on whether a product requires authorisation under the Regulation on Novel Food". However, in some Member States selling the product as food or a food ingredient may be restricted by specific legislation.
On occasions, the document also contains information on the record of use in Member States as food complements or as ingredients used only in food complements. Food complements are the subject of Directive 2002/46/CE of the European Parliament and the Council on harmonising legislation in Member States on food complements. If the food and/or food ingredients have been used only in food complements, new uses presumably require authorisation under the Regulation for Novel Food.
The document is a "living data base", and therefore it content can be modified if new information is provided bay and for Member States, or as a result of studies carried out by Member States and notified to the Commission. The information provided by the document must be used, regardless of decisions which may be made by Member States or the Commission, and based on additional new information or more complete information.
The information to correct the "Catalogue of Novel Food", especially information on the record of significant use of a food or a food ingredient must be presented to the authorities of the member state, in particular, for checking.
The text above is a free translation of that appearing on the DG SANCO web page.
To consult the Catalogue of Novel food click on the link below:
Meaning of icons next to each food(free translation of the test appearing on the DG SANCO web page)
This product was on the market as a food or food ingredient, with significant consumption before 15 May 1997. Therefore, they are not subject to the Regulation on novel food, Regulation (EC) 258/97. However, other specific legislation may restrict its sale as a food or food ingredient in certain Member States.Therefore, it is recommended to seek confirmation from the competent national authorities.
In accordance with information made available by the competent authorities of the Member States, this product has only been used as a food or food ingredient before 15 May 1997. any other use of this product must be authorised in accordance with the Regulation on Novel Food.
This product has been queried to see whether it requires authorisation under the Regulation on Novel food. In accordance with information made available by the competent authorities in Member States, this product has not been used as a food or food ingredient before 15 May 1997. therefore, it requires a safety assessment within the sphere of the Regulation on Novel Food before it can be sold in the European Union as a food or food ingredient.
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