The Key Point of the New EFSA Novel Food Guidance

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