Novel-food
A novel food (NF, Novel Food) is defined as that which has not been consumed in a significant way by people in the EU before May 15, 1997. Thus, new products/ingredients can be: recently developed innovative foods and ingredients, foods produced using new technologies and production processes, as well as foods that are traditionally consumed or have been consumed outside the EU.
In order to be consumed in the EU, they must be evaluated by the EFSA and subsequently authorized by the European Commission. Alimentómica has a panel of experts specializing in the preparation of official reports requesting the approval of new foods.
What services are offered?
- Initial evaluation of the product/ingredient, overview of its possibilities according to the regulation. This service includes an analysis of the available data of the product, a report of strengths and weaknesses is made, and the additional studies that must be carried out are indicated.
- Advice and guidance on the analyzes and studies necessary to make the request for a new food according to regulation 2015/2283 (updated 2021).
- Preparation of the dossier to formalize your request, based on the information provided.
- Support in the administrative procedures and presentation of the request for a new food.
- Continuous monitoring of the process.
- Preparation of bibliographic reviews following the guidelines established by EFSA.
- Preparation of reports of anticipated intake of a new food following the guidelines established by EFSA.
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