Novel foods in Europe are defined as any ingredients that had no significant consumption as a food or food ingredient in the European Union before May 15, 1997. Entering the market with a novel food requires the submission of a scientific dossier that meets strict regulatory requirements and undergoes evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The guidelines were recently updated (EFSA Journal, 2024 [8961]) and took effect on February 1, 2025. As a leader in novel food application management, FoodChain ID facilitates approvals for new ingredients in Europe. Below is a brief summary of the key changes to EU requirements. Complete the form below to download our whitepaper
Document 13 February 2025
Product Development
The Key Point of the New EFSA Novel Food Guidance
Entering the market with a novel food requires the submission of a scientific dossier that meets strict regulatory requirements and undergoes evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
