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The novel food evaluation process delays access to food innovation in the European Union

If you’re developing new food products for the European market, you’ve likely encountered the challenge: why does EU novel food approval take so long? A new analysis reveals that the average EU approval process for novel foods now takes more than 2.5 years—with complex validation steps, frequent requests for extra data, and shifting regulatory requirements all slowing things down.

If you’re developing new food products for the European market, you’ve likely encountered the challenge: why does EU novel food approval take so long?

A new analysis by industry experts, including FoodChain ID’s Jerome Le Bloch, Head of Scientific Affairs, reveals that the average EU approval process for novel foods now takes more than 2.5 years – with complex validation steps, frequent requests for extra data, and shifting regulatory requirements all slowing things down.

What’s Inside the Full Article?

  • Where are the biggest bottlenecks—and can they be avoided?
  • How do recent regulatory changes affect your application?
  • What practical steps can speed up your route to market?

Whether you’re an innovator, investor, or just interested in food system change, these findings offer a clear-eyed look at the hurdles and solutions in EU food innovation.

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