EFSA Novel Food Outputs

Every published novel food output.

All 280 EFSA published outputs on novel food — 224 scientific opinions, plus statements, guidance documents, technical assistance, and traditional-food notifications. Full text where available, with section navigation.

280 of 280 published outputs

Scientific opinionMetadata only

Safety of Acheta domesticus (house cricket) spray-dried powder as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

Alia Insect Farm società agricola

Novel food: Acheta domesticus spray-dried powder

Scientific opinion

Carbon dioxide extract from Cannabis sativa L. as a novel food

Charlotte's Web, Inc

Novel food: Cannabidiol

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised 3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt (3’-SL) as a novel food

Inbiose N.V.

Novel food: 3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt (6’-SL) as a novel food

Inbiose N.V.

Novel food: 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) as a novel food

FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.

Novel food: Galacto-oligosaccharides

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of Egg membrane collagen peptides as a novel food

Eggnovo SL

Novel food: Egg membrane collagen peptides

Scientific opinion

Algal meal containing astaxanthin as a novel food

AstaReal AB

Novel food: Astaxanthin

Scientific opinion

Oleoresin of Haematococcus pluvialis containing astaxanthin as a novel food (linked to question EFSA-Q-2021-00319 NF 2021/2418)

AstaReal AB

Novel food: Astaxanthin

Scientific opinion

Rhizomucor pusillus fungus biomass as a novel food

The Protein Brewery

Novel food: Rhizomucor pusillus biomass powder

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of Vitamin D3 containing UV-treated mealworm oil as a novel food

Nutri'Earth

Novel food: UV-treated oil from yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larvae)

Scientific opinion

Synthetic Cannabidiol as a novel food

Cibdol AG, Labocan B.V.

Novel food: Cannabidiol

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised Chuta® as a novel food

Chuta Nut GmbH

Novel food: Jatropha curcas L. (edible variety) kernels, flour and paste (Chuta)

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised Pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila as a novel food

The Akkermansia Company

Novel food: Akkermansia muciniphila

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of Rapeseed protein-fibre concentrate as a novel food

NapiFeryn BioTech Sp. z o.o.

Novel food: Rapeseed protein–fibre concentrate

Preparatory workMetadata only

Preparatory work for the update of the statement on safety of cannabidiol as a novel food

EFSA-initiated

Novel food: Cannabidiol

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of Fungi protein as a novel food

The Fynder Group, Inc. DBA Nature's Fynd

Novel food: Fungal biomass from Fusarium sp. strain flavolapis (MK7)

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of cRG-I, a rhamnogalacturonan-rich fraction derived from carrot pomace as a novel food

NutriLeads, NutriLeads B.V.

Novel food: Rhamnogalacturonan-I enriched carrot fibre (cRG-I)

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised Lacto-N-tetraose as a novel food

Inbiose N.V.

Novel food: Lacto-N-tetraose

Scientific opinion

Synthetic CBD as a novel food

PureForm International Limited

Novel food: Cannabidiol

Scientific opinion

Inulin-propionate ester as a novel food

Imperial College London Hammersmith Campus

Novel food: Propionic acid

Scientific opinion

Application for authorization of Magnesium Orotate Dihydrate as a novel food

Gall Pharma GmbH

Novel food: Magnesium orotate

Scientific opinion

Grain from perennial intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) as a novel food

Patagonia Provisions, Inc.

Novel food: Grain and flour from perennial intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium)

Scientific opinion

D-allulose as a novel food

Petiva Europe S.A.

Novel food: D-psicose

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of yellow tomato extract as a novel food

Lycored

Novel food: Yellow tomato extract (carotenoid-rich extract from yellow tomatoes)

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of Clostridium butyricum TO-A as a novel food

TOA Biopharma Co., Ltd, Japan

Novel food: Clostridium butyricum TO-A (dried spore/cell mixture with potato starch)

Scientific opinion

Application for authorisation of Dried C. reinhardtiialgae as a novel food

Triton Algae Innovations, Ltd.

Novel food: Dried biomass powder of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii THN 6

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised 3-Fucosyllactose (3-FL) as a novel food

Chr. Hansen A/S

Novel food: 3-fucosyllactose

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Cochayuyo seaweed (Durvillaea antarctica/ Durvillaea Incurvata) as traditional food

Buenalimento S.L., Ramón Cónsul Berzunces, Sociedad Buenalimento Limitada

DatasetMetadata only

Novel foods Risk Assessment Data Modelling and Extraction (NORA)

EFSA-initiated

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Baru nut (Dipteryx alata Vogel) as traditional food

COOP MISTA AGRIC F E P V A I DO CERRADO - COOPCERRADO

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised Phytosterols/phytostanols as a novel food

AOM

Novel food: Phytosterols/phytostanols

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised DHA-rich oil from Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food

Bioplus Life Sciences

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Scientific opinion

Mealworm (Tenebrio Molitor) as a novel food

Belgian Insect Industry Federation (BiiF)

Novel food: Frozen and dried forms of whole yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva)

Scientific opinion

Mineral salt containing potassium and magnesium

BK Guilini GmbH (ICL ladenburg)

Novel food: Potassium magnesium chloride, hydrate

Scientific opinion

Acheta domesticus as a novel food

Belgian Insect Industry Federation (BiiF)

Novel food: Frozen, dried and powder forms of house crickets (Acheta domesticus)

Scientific opinion

Tiger Nuts oil (Cyperus esculentus) as a novel food

“Tigernuts traders

Novel food: Linoleic acid

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised DHA 550 oil from Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food

FERMENTALG

Novel food: Glycerides, C14-22 and C16-22-unsaturated

GuidanceMetadata only

Administrative guidance for the preparation of novel food applications in the context of Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

EFSA-initiated

GuidanceMetadata only

Guidance on scientific principles and data requirements for the safety and relative bioavailability assessment of new micronutrient sources

EFSA-initiated

Guidance

Request for an update of the Guidance on the preparation and submission of an application for authorisation of a novel food in the context of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

European Commission

Technical assistanceMetadata only

Request for scientific and technical assistance as regards the evaluation of Human Identical Milk Oligosaccharides (HiMOs) as novel foods

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Glucosyl hesperidin as a novel food

Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.

Novel food: Glucosyl hesperidin

Scientific opinion

Acheta domesticus powder as a novel food

Società Agricola Italian Cricket Farm S.r.l.

Novel food: Acheta domesticus (house cricket) powder

Preparatory workMetadata only

Preparatory work for the safety evaluation by EFSA of Human-identical Milk Oligosaccharides as Novel Foods

EFSA-initiated

Technical assistanceMetadata only

Revised request for scientific and technical assistance as regards the evaluation of Lemna Gibba and Lemna minor whole plant material as a novel food

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Vitamin D2 mushroom powder as a novel food

Luxidum GmbH

Novel food: Ergocalciferol

Scientific opinion

Magnesium L-threonate as a novel food

AIDP, Inc

Novel food: Magnesium L-threonate

ColloquiumMetadata only

EFSA Scientific Colloquium 27: Cell Culture-derived Foods and Food Ingredients

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Ashitaba sap powder as a novel food

Japan Bio Science Laboratory Co., Ltd.

Novel food: Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) sap

Scientific opinion

Isomalto-oligosaccharide as a novel food

BioNeutra North America Inc.

Novel food: Isomalto-oligosaccharides

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Bambara Groundnut

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Request for scientific and technical assistance as regards the evaluation of calcidiol monohydrate as a novel food

European Commission

Novel food: Calcifediol Monohydrate

Scientific opinion

Helix Complex Snail Mucus (HSM) as a novel food

HELIXPHARMA S.R.L.

Novel food: HelixComplex Snail Mucus (HSM)

Scientific opinion

Isomaltulose syrup (dried)

Evonik Creavis Gmbh

Novel food: 6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose

Scientific opinion

Safety of oil from Schizochytrium limacinum (strain TKD-1) for use in infant and follow-on formula as a novel food

TK Biohealth Co., Ltd.

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Scientific opinion

Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food

CABIO Biotech (Wuhan) Co.

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Scientific opinion

Lacto-N-fucopentaose I / 2'-fucosyllactose mixture (LNFP-I / 2'-FL) as a novel food

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass as a novel food

Skotan S.A.

Novel food: Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass (dried and heat-killed)

Scientific opinion

Monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a novel food

Merck & Cie

Novel food: 5-Methyl-tetrahydrofolate

Scientific opinion

2′-Fucosyllactose as a novel food

Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised 2′-Fucosyllactose as a novel food

Chr. Hansen A/S

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Safety of a change in specifications of the novel food oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis

AstaReal AB

Novel food: Astaxanthin

Scientific opinion

3′-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt as a novel food

Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.

Novel food: 3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Scientific opinion

Barley Rice Protein as a novel food

Evergrain

Novel food: Partially hydrolysed protein from spent barley (Hordeum vulgare) and rice (Oryza sativa)

Scientific opinion

Apple fruit cell culture extract as a novel food

Mibelle Group Biochemistry

Novel food: Apple fruit cell culture biomass (Malus domestica Borkh., Uttwiler Spätlauber variety)

Scientific opinion

Safety of an ethanolic extract of the dried biomass of the microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum as a novel food

Microphyt

Novel food: Ethanolic extract of Phaeodactylum tricornutum dried biomass in MCT oil carrier

Scientific opinion

6'-Sialyllactose (6'-SL) sodium salt as a novel food

Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.

Novel food: 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Scientific opinion

3-Fucosyllactose (3-FL) as a novel food

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 3-fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) larvae

Nutri'Earth

Novel food: UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva)

Scientific opinion

Paramylon as a novel food

the company Kemin Foods L.C.

Novel food: Beta-D-glucan

Scientific opinion

Lycopene

Lycored

Scientific opinion

Application for a modification of the authorised Xia Powder 435 as a novel food

Functional Products Trading Arica S.A./BENEXIA

Novel food: Partially defatted chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) powder with high fibre content

Scientific opinion

Water lentil protein concentrate from a mixture of Lemna gibba and Lemna minor as a novel food

ABC Kroos B.V.

Novel food: Water lentil protein concentrate from a mixture of Lemna gibba and Lemna minor

Scientific opinion

Whole seeds of oilseed rape as a novel food

Erik Tybirk

Novel food: Whole seeds of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L emend. Metzg.), double low varieties

Scientific opinion

2�-Fucosyllactose (2�-FL) as a novel food

Advanced Protein Technologies Corp.

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

6'-Sialyllactose (6'-SL) as a novel food

Chr. Hansen A/S

Novel food: 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Scientific opinion

Lemna minor (and Lemna gibba) whole plant material as a novel food

Wageningen Plant Research

Novel food: Lemna minor and Lemna gibba heat treated whole plant material

GuidanceMetadata only

Administrative guidance for the preparation of applications for authorisation of novel foods

EFSA-initiated

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Dried Kenari Nuts (Canarium Amboinense Hoch) as traditional food

Kawanasi Sehat Dasacatur, PT

Scientific opinion

An Aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food

Orchid Life Sdn Bhd

Novel food: Aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila mixed with maltodextrin (SKF7™)

Scientific opinion

Cellobiose as a novel food

SAVANNA Ingredients GmbH

Novel food: Cellobiose

Scientific opinion

SS-Hydroxybutyrate salts (Sodium/Magnesium/Calcium) as a novel food

Pruvit Ventures, Inc.

Novel food: Calcium-3-hydroxybutyric acid

Scientific opinion

Iron milk proteinate (IMP) as a novel food

Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Novel food: Iron milk proteinate

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Makhana are the roasted and popped seed kernels of Euryale ferox Salisb

Zenko Superfoods Pte. Ltd.

Scientific opinion

Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass as a novel food

Skotan S.A.

Novel food: Yarrowia lipolytica

Scientific opinion

Frozen and freeze-dried formulations of the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus larva) as a novel food

Protifarm Holding NV

Novel food: Frozen and freeze-dried formulations of Alphitobius diaperinus (lesser mealworm) larva

Scientific opinion

Antrodia camphorata mycelia powder as a novel food

Golden Biotechnology Corp.

Novel food: Freeze-dried mycelia of Antrodia camphorata

Scientific opinion

Vitamin D2 mushroom powder as a novel food

Monterey Mushrooms Inc.

Novel food: Ergocalciferol

Scientific opinion

Zinc L-carnosine as a novel food

Hamari Chemicals, Ltd

Novel food: Zinc carnosine

Scientific opinion

EFSA self-mandate for a statement on the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food

EFSA (self-mandate)

Novel food: Cannabidiol

Scientific opinion

3-Fucosyllactose (3-FL) as a novel food

Chr. Hansen A/S

Novel food: 3-fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL)

Chr. Hansen A/S

Novel food: 3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Research paperMetadata only

Novel foods as red meat replacers – an insight using Risk Benefit Assessment methods (NovRBA - partnering grant project)

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) as a novel food

Chr. Hansen A/S

Novel food: Lacto-N-tetraose

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Pilinuts, Pili Nuts or Philippine Nuts

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Defatted whole cricket (Acheta domesticus) powder as a novel food

CRICKET ONE CO., LTD

Novel food: Partially defatted house cricket (Acheta domesticus) powder

Scientific opinion

Bovine milk osteopontin as a novel food

Arla Foods Ingredients

Novel food: Bovine milk osteopontin

Scientific opinion

Lacto-N-neotetraose as a novel food

Glycom A/S

Novel food: Lacto-N-neotetraose

Scientific opinion

2′-Fucosyllactose as a novel food

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Beta-lactoglobulin as a novel food

Arla Foods Ingredients

Novel food: Beta-lactoglobulin

Scientific opinion

Pea and rice protein fermented by Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) mycelia as a novel food

MycoTechnology, Inc.

Novel food: Pea and rice protein fermented by Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mycelia

Scientific opinion

Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) as a novel food

GLNP Life Sciences B.V.

Novel food: Galacto-oligosaccharides

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Xuta (edible variety of Jatropha curcas L) roasted and ground seed kernels

Jatropower AG

Scientific opinion

2’-Fucosyllactose / difucosyllactose mixture as a novel food

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) as a novel food

Glycom A/S

Novel food: Lacto-N-tetraose

Scientific opinion

Dried coffee husk (Cascara) from Coffea arabica L. as a novel food

Panama Varietals GmbH

Novel food: Dried coffee husk (cascara) from Coffea arabica L.

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Dried flowers from Clitoria ternatea L. (butterfly pea) as traditional food

Sensient Colors Europe GmbH, Tsujiko Co.,Ltd

Scientific opinion

Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food

Bioplus Life Sciences

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Scientific opinion

Edible Jatropha curcas L. kernels (Chuta) as a novel food

JatroSolutions GmbH

Novel food: Hydrothermally treated kernels from edible Jatropha curcas L. (Chuta)

Scientific opinion

Tetrahydrocurcuminoids from turmeric (Curcuma longa) as a novel food

Sabinsa Europe GmbH

Novel food: Tetrahydrocurcuminoids from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

Scientific opinion

Eurycoma longofolia (tongkat ali) root extract as a novel food

Biotropics Malaysia Berhad

Novel food: Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) root extract

Scientific opinion

Wolffia globosa powder as a novel food

Hinoman Ltd

Novel food: Wolffia globosa powder

Scientific opinion

IHAT (Iron Hydroxide Adipate Tartrate) as a novel fod

Nemysis Ltd

Novel food: Iron oxo-hydroxide adipate tartrate

Scientific opinion

Water lentil powder from Lemnaceae as a novel food

Parabel Nutrition Inc.

Novel food: Water lentil powder from Lemnaceae (Lemna spp. and Wolffia spp.)

Scientific opinion

Nicotinamide Riboside chloride as a novel food

ChromaDex Inc.

Novel food: Nicotinamide riboside chloride

Scientific opinion

Galacto-oligosaccharide

Sharda CropChem Ltd

Novel food: Galacto-oligosaccharides

Scientific opinion

Mung bean protein as a novel food

Eat Just, Inc.

Novel food: Mung bean protein

Technical assistanceMetadata only

Technical assistance for the evaluation of additional information on orthosilicic acid-vanillin complex (OSA-VC) as a novel food

EFSA-initiated

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on DRIED COFFEE CHERRY of Coffea sp. (Cascara) as traditional food

Luigi Lavazza Spa

Scientific opinion

Pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila as a novel food

A-Mansia Biotech S.A.

Novel food: Akkermansia muciniphila

Scientific opinion

Whole and ground mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) larvae as a novel food

Fair Insects BV (A Protix Company)

Novel food: Frozen and dried formulations from whole yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva)

Scientific opinion

Whole and ground crickets (Acheta domesticus) as a novel food

Fair Insects BV (A Protix Company)

Novel food: Frozen and dried formulations from whole house crickets (Acheta domesticus)

Scientific opinion

Cetylated fatty acids as a novel food

Pharmanutra S.p.A.

Novel food: Oleic acid

Scientific opinion

Calcium Fructoborate as a novel food

VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.

Novel food: Borate(1-), bis(beta-D-fructofuranosato(2-)-kappaO2,kappaO3)-,calcium (2:1), (T-4)-

Scientific opinion

Whole and ground Grasshoppers (Locusta migratoria) as a novel food

Fair Insects BV (A Protix Company)

Novel food: Frozen and dried formulations from migratory locust (Locusta migratoria)

Scientific opinion

Calcidiol as a novel food

DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.

Novel food: 25-hydroxycholecalciferol

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on GO Wolffia as traditional food

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

UV-treated baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a novel food

Lallemand Inc.

Novel food: Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Scientific opinion

3-fucosyllactose as a novel food

deSter BVBA

Novel food: 3-fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Dried fruits of Synsepalum dulcificum as a novel food

Baia Food Co. (Medicinal Gardens S.L.)

Novel food: Dried fruits (lyophilised pulp and skin) of Synsepalum dulcificum (miracle berry)

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Coffee cherry pulp as traditional food

Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Scientific opinion

UV-treated mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a novel food

MBio, Monaghan Mushrooms

Novel food: Vitamin D2 mushroom powder (Agaricus bisporus)

Guidance

Guidance on the preparation and presentation of an application for authorisation of a novel food in the context of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 - Update for alignment with Transparency Regulation

European Commission

Guidance

Guidance on the preparation and presentation of the notification and application for authorisation of traditional foods from third countries in the context of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 - Update for alignment with Transparency Regulation

European Commission

Scientific opinion

Galacto-oligosaccharide as a novel food

Yakult Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.

Novel food: Galacto-oligosaccharides

Scientific opinion

Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food

Nutraveris on behalf of Fermentalg

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Scientific opinion

Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food

Nutraveris on behalf of Fermentalg

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Scientific opinion

Cistanche tubulosa extract as a novel food

SINPHAR TIAN-LI PHARMACEUTICAL

Novel food: Water extract of Cistanche tubulosa stems

Scientific opinion

Dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) as a novel food

SAS EAP Group - Micronutris

Novel food: Dried yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva)

Scientific opinion

Lacto-N-neotetraose as a novel food

Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH

Novel food: Lacto-N-neotetraose

Scientific opinion

Assistance to the scientific opinion on DHA oil from Schyzochytrium

Progress Biotech BV

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Consultation outcomeMetadata only

Public consultation on the draft Scientific Opinion on the Safety of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) subject to thermal processing in relation to the formation of process contaminants as a novel food for extended uses

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Overall dietary exposure and safety assessment for Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) as a novel food: thermal-processed uses

European Commission

Novel food: Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.)

Scientific opinion

Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract as a novel food

Hovenia Dulcis AB

Novel food: Hot water extract of dried fruits and peduncles of Hovenia dulcis Thunberg (HDFPE)

Scientific opinion

Assistance to the scientific opinion on Rapeseed powder

Avena Nordic Grain Oy

Novel food: Rapeseed powder from Brassica rapa L. and Brassica napus L.

Scientific opinion

Assistance on phytosterol esters (extension of use, cooking oils) as a novel food ingredient

Upfield

Novel food: Plant sterol esters (phytosterol esters, PSE)

Scientific opinion

Selenite triglycerides used as a novel food ingredient and as a source of selenium in the manufacture of food supplements

BioSEL Sp. z o.o.

Novel food: Selenium (Se)

Scientific opinion

Assistance to the scientific opinion on 6'-sialyllactose (6'-SL)

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 6’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Scientific opinion

Assistance to the scientific opinion on 3'-sialyllactose (3'-SL)

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt

Scientific opinion

Assistance request dried whole cell Euglena as a novel food

Kemin Foods L.C

Novel food: Dried whole cell Euglena gracilis

Scientific opinion

AstraGin™ (botanical extract derived from Panax notoginseng and Astragalus membranaceus roots)

NuLiv Science

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on roasted sacha inchi seeds as traditional food

1) Promperu; 2) Agroindustrias Osho SAC; 3) Amazon Health Products SAC; 4) Comercio Alternativo de Productos No Tradicionales y Desarrollo para Latino América Perú - Candela; 5) Shanantina SAC

Scientific opinion

Chromium-enriched biomass from Yarrowia lipolytica as a novel food

SKOTAN S.A

Novel food: Chromium (III)

Scientific opinion

Astaxanthin as a novel food

European Commission

Novel food: Astaxanthin

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Herbal infusion made from coffee leaves as traditional food

AM Breweries. CEO: Magnus M. Harrison

Scientific opinion

Selenium-enriched biomass from Yarrowia lipolytica as a novel food

SKOTAN S.A

Novel food: Selenium (Se)

Literature reviewMetadata only

NP/EFSA/NUTRI/2018/01 - Systematic literature review to assist EFSA in the preparatory work for the safety assessment of Novel Food applications and Traditional Food notifications

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Assistance for a request for a scientific opinion on Vitamin D2 Mushroom Powder

Oakshire Naturals, LP

Novel food: Ergocalciferol

Technical assistanceMetadata only

Technical assistance for the evaluation of additional information on ferric sodium EDTA as a novel food

EFSA-initiated

Novel food: Ferric sodium EDTA anhydrous

Scientific opinion

Lacto-N-tetraose as a novel food

Glycom A/S

Novel food: Lacto-N-tetraose

Scientific opinion

Heat-killed bacteria Mycobacterium manresensis as a novel food

Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A.

Novel food: Mycobacterium setense manresensis

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Cacao fruit pulp (Theobroma cacao L) as traditional food

CABOSSE Naturals NV

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Cocoa pulp as traditional food

Nestec York Ltd

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) as traditional food

South Am Freeze Dry S.A.

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Moringa Stenopetala as traditional food

Laura Manzano Outeiral

Scientific opinion

Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride as a novel food

ChromaDex, Inc.

Novel food: Nicotinamide riboside chloride

Scientific opinion

Viable embryonated eggs of the whipworm (Trichuris suis) as a novel food

Enteron Science GmbH

Novel food: Viable embryonated eggs of the whipworm Trichuris suis

Scientific opinion

Phenylcapsaicin as a novel food

aXichem AB

Novel food: Phenylcapsaicin

Scientific opinion

Xia Powder 125, a partially defatted chia seed powder as a novel food

Cabinet de conseil Nutraveris on behalf of Access Business Group International LLC, ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC

Novel food: Partially defatted chia seed powders (Xia 125 and Xia 435)

Scientific opinion

Assistance request to NUTRI on the exposure assessment for the Novel Food, 2’-FL/DFL mixture

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) as a novel food (NF 2018/0519) - Extensions of use in: sugars, syrups, honey and table-top sweeteners| confectionary at a maximum level of 10 %| dairy products and analogues at a maximum level of 10 %| fats and oils and fat and oil emulsions| edible ices at a maximum level of 10 %| fruits and vegetables at a maximum level of 10 %| beverages at a maximum level of 10 %| food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC and of the Council excluding food supplements for infants and young children

The Chia Co, Sanchis Mira S.A., Zentis GmbH & Co. KG, Majami Sp. z o.o. Sp. k., Naturkost Übelhör GmbH & Co. KG, Materne SAS, Parry's Pots Limited (PPL)

Novel food: Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.)

Scientific opinion

Extension of use of the novel food bovine milk basic whey protein isolate as a novel food

Armor Protéines S.A.S

Novel food: Bovine Milk Basic Whey Protein Isolate

Scientific opinion

Assistance request to NUTRI on a scientific opinion on Betaine as a novel food

DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS

Novel food: Betaine

Scientific opinion

Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass as a novel food

SKOTAN S.A.

Novel food: Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass (dried and heat-killed)

Statement

Additional information in relation to the scientific opinion on the safety of D-Ribose as a novel food

Bioenergy Life Science, Inc.

Novel food: Ribose

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Sorghum syrup as traditional food

Sorghum Zrt.

Scientific opinion

Allanblackia seed oil as a novel food

Unilever NV / Unilever PLC

Novel food: Allanblackia seed oil

Scientific opinion

Evaluation of authorised ferric sodium EDTA as an ingredient in the context of Regulation (EC) 258/97 on novel foods and Regulation (EU) 609/2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes

AkzoNobel Business Area Specialty Chemicals

Novel food: Ferric sodium EDTA

Scientific opinion

Vitalarmor® GF-100, a Basic Whey Protein Isolate as a novel food

Armor Protéines S.A.S.

Novel food: Whey basic protein isolate

Scientific opinion

Xylo-oligosaccharide as a novel food ingredient

Longlive Europe Food Division Ltd

Novel food: Xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS)

Scientific opinion

Egg Membrane as a novel food

Biova, LLC

Novel food: Egg membrane hydrolysate

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on Haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) as traditional food

Soloberry Ltd

Traditional food notificationMetadata only

Notification on traditional food Fonio (Digitaria Exilis)

Obà Food Srl

Scientific opinion

Evaluation of di-calcium malate, used as a novel food ingredient and as a source of calcium in foods for the general population, food supplements, total diet replacement for weight control and food for special medical purposes

EFSA-initiated

Novel food: Di-calcium malate

Scientific opinion

Evaluation of di-magnesium malate, used as a novel food ingredient and as a source of magnesium in foods for the general population, food supplements, total diet replacement for weight control and food for special medical purposes

EFSA-initiated

Novel food: Di-magnesium malate

Scientific opinion

Ribose

Bioenergy Life Science Inc.

Scientific opinion

Shrimp peptide concentrate as a novel food ingredient

Medfiles Ltd on behalf of Marealis AS

Novel food: Shrimp peptide concentrate (Refined shrimp peptide concentrate)

GuidanceMetadata only

Administrative guidance on the preparation of an application for authorisation of a novel food in the context of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Orthosilicic acid-vanillin complex (OSA-VC) as a novel food ingredient and as a source of silicon added for nutritional purposed to food supplements

Dexsil Labs

Novel food: Orthosilicic acid

Scientific opinion

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt as a novel food ingredient

Mitzubishi

Novel food: Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt

Scientific opinion

Betaine as a novel food ingredient

DuPont Nutritional Biosciences ApS

Novel food: Betaine

Statement

Taxifolin

Ametis JSC

Statement

L-Ergothioneine

Tetrahedron

Scientific opinion

1-Methylnicotinamide chloride as a novel food ingredient

Pharmena S.A.

Novel food: 1-Methylnicotinamide chloride

Scientific opinion

Dried aerial parts of Hoodia parviflora as a novel food ingredient

Desert Labs, Ltd.

Novel food: Dried aerial parts of Hoodia parviflora

Scientific opinion

Ecklonia cava phlorotannins as a novel food ingredient

Botamedi Inc.

Novel food: Ecklonia cava phlorotannins (SeaPolynol™)

Scientific opinion

N-Acetyl-D-neuraminic acid as a novel food ingredient

Glycom A/S

Novel food: N-acetyl-D-neuraminic acid dihydrate

Scientific opinion

Cranberry extract powder as a novel food ingredient

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Novel food: Cranberry extract powder

Scientific opinion

Assistance for a scientific opinion on Alginate-Konjac-Xanthan Polysaccharide Complex (PGX) as a novel food ingredient

InovoBiologic Inc

Novel food: Alginate-konjac-xanthan polysaccharide complex (PGX)

Statement

Additional information in relation to the scientific opinion on the safety of an extract of three herbal roots (EstroG-100TM) as a novel food ingredient

Naturalendo Tech Co. Ltd

Novel food: EstroG‐100™ (extract of three herbal roots: Angelica gigas, Cynanchum wilfordii, and Phlomis umbrosa Hemsley)

Scientific opinion

Assistance for a scientific opinion on hydroxytyrosol as a novel food ingredient

Seprox Biotech

Novel food: Hydroxytyrosol

Scientific opinion

A proline-specific oligopeptidase derived from Aspergillus niger as a novel food ingredient

DSM Food Specialties

Novel food: Prolyl oligopeptidase

Scientific opinion

Safety of ‘Taxifolin' as a novel food ingredient (Ametis JSC)

Ametis JSC

Novel food: Taxifolin

Scientific opinion

Synthetic L-ergothioneine as a novel food ingredient

Tetrahedron

Novel food: L-Ergothioneine

Consultation outcomeMetadata only

Outcome of the Public consultation on the draft Scientific guidance for the preparation and presentation of a notification of traditional foods from third countries

EFSA-initiated

Guidance

Request for scientific and technical assistance to update and develop scientific guidance for the preparation and presentation of a notification of traditional foods from third countries

European Commission

Guidance

Request for scientific and technical assistance to update and develop scientific guidance for the preparation and presentation of an application for authorisation of Novel Foods

European Commission

Consultation outcomeMetadata only

Assistance on the draft guidance on the preparation and presentation of an application for authorisation of a novel food in the context of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

An extract of three herbal roots (EstroG-100) as a novel food ingredient

Naturalendo Tech Co., Ltd

Novel food: EstroG-100TM, a hot-water extract of a mixture of three herbal roots: Cynanchum wilfordii Hemsley (32.5%), Phlomis umbrosa Turcz. (32.5%) and Angelica gigas Nakai (35%)

Scientific opinion

Fermented soybean extract (Nattokinase-NSKSD®) as a novel food ingredient

Japan Bio Science Laboratory

Novel food: Fermented soybean extract (NSK-SD)

Scientific opinion

Safety of organic silicon (monomethylsilanetriol, MMST) as a novel food ingredient for use as a source of silicon in food supplements and bioavailability of orthosilicic acid from the source

LLR-G5 Ltd

Novel food: Monomethylsilanetriol (MMST)

Scientific opinion

Resveratrol as a novel food ingredient

DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.

Novel food: Resveratrol

Scientific opinion

Pasteurised milk treated with UV-light as a novel food ingredient

Dairy Crest Ltd

Novel food: Cholecalciferol

Statement

Request for assessing the safety of 2'-O-fucosyllactose as novel food ingredient in food supplements for children

Glycom A/S

Novel food: Lacto-N-neotetraose

Scientific opinion

Lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) as a novel food ingredient

Glycom A/S

Novel food: Lacto-N-neotetraose

Scientific opinion

2'-0-Fucosyllactose as a novel food ingredient

Glycom A/S

Novel food: 2'-Fucosyllactose

Scientific opinion

Bread treated with UV light as a novel food ingredient

Viasolde AB

Novel food: Ergocalciferol

Scientific opinion

Refined oil from the seeds of Buglossoides arvensis as a novel food ingredient

Technology Crops International

Novel food: Refined Buglossoides oil

Scientific opinion

The safety of Arracacia Xanthorrhiza (Euroandina Importaciones S.L.)

Euroandina Importaciones S.L.

Novel food: Pre-cooked and quick-frozen roots of Arracacia xanthorrhiza (arracacha)

Scientific opinion

Revision of an exposure assessment on lycopene as novel food ingredient

European Commission

Novel food: Lycopene

Scientific opinion

Pasteurised milk products fermented with Bacteroides xylanisolvens as a novel food

Avitop GmbH

Novel food: Heat-treated milk products fermented with Bacteroides xylanisolvens DSM 23964

Scientific opinion

Extension of use for DHA and EPA-rich algal oil from Schizochytrium

DSM Nutritional Products

Novel food: DHA and EPA-rich algal oil

Scientific opinion

The safety of Astaxanthin

Bioreal AB

Novel food: Astaxanthin

Statement

Safety of ‘Cetyl Myristoleate Complex’ as an ingredient in food supplements

Myrisana

Novel food: Cetyl Myristoleate Complex

Scientific opinion

Safety of UV treated baker’s yeast as a novel food ingredient

Lallemand SAS

Novel food: Ergocalciferol

Scientific opinion

Safety of Rapeseed protein as a novel food ingredient (Bioresco on behalf of Helm AG)

Bioresco on behalf of Helm AG

Novel food: Rapeseed protein isolate

Scientific opinion

Safety of 'Methyl Vinyl Ether-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer' (chewing gum base ingredient) as a novel food ingredient (Reading Scientific Services Ltd)

Reading Scientific Services Ltd

Novel food: Methyl Vinyl Ether-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer

Scientific opinion

Safety of Citicoline as a novel food ingredient (Kyowa Hakko Europe GmbH)

Kyowa Hakko Europe GmbH

Novel food: Citicoline

Scientific opinion

Safety of Coriander seed oil as a novel food ingredient (Nestec Ltd.)

Nestec Ltd.

Novel food: Coriander seed oil

Scientific opinion

The safety of Rooster comb extract as a novel food ingredient (Bioiberica)

Bioiberica

Novel food: Rooster Combs Extract (RCE)

Statement

Safety of 'Cetyl Myristoleate Complex' as a novel food ingredient in food supplements (MYRISANA)

MYRISANA

Novel food: Cetyl Myristoleate Complex

Scientific opinion

The safety of 'Synthetic Zeaxanthin' as a novel food ingredient in food supplements (DSM Nutritional Product)

DSM Nutritional Product

Novel food: Zeaxanthin

Scientific opinion

The safety of Lactoferrin

Moringa Milk Industry Co Ltd

Novel food: Lactoferrin

Scientific opinion

The safety of Dihydrocapsiate (Ajinomoto Co.Inc)

Ajinomoto Co.Inc

Novel food: Dihydrocapsiate

Scientific opinion

Safety of Lactoferrin

Friesland Campina DOMO B.V.

Novel food: Lactoferrin

Statement

The safety of CLA (conjugated Linoleic Acid) - rich Oil' as a novel food ingredient (Lipid Nutrition| Cognis)

European Commission

Novel food: Conjugated linoleic acid t10,c12

Statement

Scientific Opinion (Statement) of the NDA Panel on the safety of glucosamine for patients receiving coumarin anticoagulants

EFSA-initiated

Novel food: 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose

Scientific opinion

Glavonoid as food ingredient

Kaneka Pharma Europe

Novel food: Glavonoid (polyphenolic-rich extract from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. roots standardised to 3% glabridin in medium-chain triglycerides)

Scientific opinion

Safety of Touchi Fermented Black Bean (soy) Extract

CBC Co. Ltd

Novel food: Fermented black bean extract

Scientific opinion

Safety of Yeast beta-glucans as food ingredient

Biothera Inc.

Novel food: Yeast beta-glucans

Scientific opinion

Safety of a novel chewing gum base (Rev-7) as food ingredient

Revolymer Ltd

Novel food: Rev-7® (MPEG grafted polyisoprene-graft-maleic anhydride synthetic polymer chewing gum base)

Scientific opinion

Commission request for a scientific opinion on chromium picolinate added for nutritional purposes to foodstuffs

CANTOX

Novel food: Chromium(III) picolinate

Scientific opinion

Phosphated di-starch phosphate

National Starch Food Innovation

Novel food: Phosphated distarch phosphate

Scientific opinion

Sardine Peptide Products (Cantox)

Cantox

Novel food: Sardine Peptide Product (Valtyron®)

Scientific opinion

Safety of an extract of Lentinus edodes

Glyca Nova AS

Novel food: Lentinex® (aqueous β-glucan extract from Lentinula edodes mycelium)

Scientific opinion

Cetyl Myristoleate as food ingredient

Myrisana

Novel food: Cetyl Myristoleate Complex (CMC)

Scientific opinion

Chitin-glucan as food ingredient

KitoZyme

Novel food: Chitin-glucan

ColloquiumMetadata only

EFSA Scientific Colloquium N°13: Novel Foods

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Safety of 'CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)-rich Oil' as food ingredient (Lipid Nutrition)

Lipid Nutrition

Novel food: Conjugated linoleic acid t10,c12

Scientific opinion

Conjugated Linoelic Acid' (CLA, Cognis) as food ingredient

Cognis

Novel food: Conjugated linoleic acid t10,c12

Scientific opinion

Safety of Glucosamine Hydrochloride from Aspergillus niger as food ingredient

Cargill Inc.

Novel food: Glucosamine hydrochloride

Scientific opinion

Safety of Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) and ground whole Chia as a food ingredient

Columbus Paradigm Inst. S.A.

Novel food: Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) and ground whole Chia seeds

Scientific opinion

Alfalfa protein concentrate

Viridis S.A.

Novel food: Alfalfa protein concentrate (APC)

Scientific opinion

Morinda citrifolia (Noni) fruit puree and concentrate as a food ingredient

Tahitian Noni International Inc.

Novel food: Morinda citrifolia (Noni) fruit puree and concentrate

Scientific opinion

Safety of Lipid extract from Euphasia superba as food ingredient (Krill Oil)

Neptune Technologies & Bioresources Inc.

Novel food: Lipid extract from Euphausia superba (Antarctic Krill) - Neptune Krill Oil (NKO™)

Scientific opinion

Lycopene cold water dispersible (CWD) products from Blakeslea trispora as food ingredient

Vitatene S.A.U.

Novel food: Lycopene

Scientific opinion

Vitamin K2 added for nutritional purposes to foodstuffs + Novel Food

Cantox Health Services Int'l, Cantox Health Services International

Novel food: Menaquinone-7

Scientific opinion

Safety of leaves of Morinda citrifolia (Noni)

Baker & Mackenzie on behalf of Morinda Inc.

Novel food: Dried and roasted leaves from Morinda citrifolia L. (Noni) for infusions

Scientific opinion

Safety of fungal oil from Mortierella alpina

Suntory Ltd.

Novel food: Fungal oil from Mortierella alpina (SUN-TGA40S), arachidonic acid-rich oil

Scientific opinion

Ice Structuring Protein (ISP) as a novel food ingredient

Unilever

Novel food: Ice Structuring Protein (ISP) Type III HPLC 12

Scientific opinion

Safety of lycopene oleoresin from tomatoes

Barry Ottaway & Associates Ltd.

Novel food: Lycopene

Scientific opinion

Zeaxanthin as an ingredient in food supplements

Bioresco on behalf of DSM Nutritional Products

Novel food: Zeaxanthin

Scientific opinion

Safety of synthetic lycopene

BASF AG

Novel food: Lycopene

DatasetMetadata only

Collection and Analysis of data concerning the individual intake of phytosterols added to foods

EFSA-initiated

Scientific opinion

Allanblackia seed oil for use in yellow fat and cream based spreads

Unilever Deutschland GmbH

Novel food: Allanblackia seed oil

Scientific opinion

Safety of 'alpha-Cyclodextrin'

Dr. Bär, Bioresco (on behalf of Wacker Chemie)

Novel food: Alpha-cyclodextrin

Statement

Safety of drinks consisting of fruit juices or nectars with added phytosterols

Coca-Cola Services S.A.

Novel food: Plant sterols / phytosterols

Scientific opinion

Safety of Noni juice (juice of the fruits of Morinda citrifolia) - Reevaluation on the basis of case reports

European Commission

Novel food: Noni juice (juice of the fruits of Morinda citrifolia)

Statement

Safety of adding DHA from micro algae to certain foods

Nutrinova and Martek Biosciences Corporation

Novel food: Fatty acid 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid)

Statement

Safety of rice drinks with added phytosterols

Teriaka Ltd.

Novel food: Diminicol (plant sterol ingredient) in rice drinks

Scientific opinion

Maize germ oil high in unsaponifiable matter

Expanscience

Novel food: Maize-germ oil high in unsaponifiable matter

Scientific opinion

Rapeseed oil high in unsaponifiable matter as a novel food ingredient

Expanscience

Novel food: Rapeseed oil high in unsaponifiable matter

Scientific opinion

Safety of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed and ground whole chia seed as a novel food ingredient intended for use in bread

R Craig and Sons Ltd

Novel food: Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed and ground whole chia seed

Scientific opinion

Two scientific publications concerning aspects of serum levels of phytosterols

European Commission

Novel food: Phytosterols (plant sterols and stanols)

Scientific opinion

Safety of Lycopene from Blakeslea trispora as a novel food ingredient

Vitatene

Novel food: Lycopene

Scientific opinion

Safety of Betaine

Finnfeeds Finland Ltd.

Novel food: Betaine

Scientific opinion

Safety of Enova oil (diacylglycerol oil)

The Archer Daniel Midland Company (ADM)

Novel food: Enova oil (diacylglycerol oil)

Scientific opinion

Safety of foods and food ingredients derived from insect-protected GM maize MON 863 and MON 863 x MON 810

Monsanto Europe S.A/N.V.

Novel food: Genetically modified insect-protected maize MON 863 and MON 863 x MON 810

Scientific opinion

Safety of Reducol - Plant sterol-containing milk-based beverages

Forbes Medi-Tech

Novel food: Reducol™ (plant sterol/stanol mixture from tall oil)

Scientific opinion

Safety of foods and food ingredients derived from genetically modified herbicide-tolerant NK603 maize, for which a request for placing on the market was submitted by Monsanto under Article 4 of the Novel Food Regulation (EC) No 258/97

Monsanto

Novel food: Genetically modified herbicide-tolerant maize NK603 and derived food/food ingredients

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