Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods, amending Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1852/2001.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Novel food Internal trade International trade Food quality control/food safety Consumer protection Public health

Abstract

This Regulation lays down rules for the placing of novel foods on the market within the European Union. The purpose of these provisions is to ensure the effective functioning of the internal market while providing a high level of protection of human health and consumers' interests. As a general principle, novel foods must be safe and if their safety cannot be assessed and scientific uncertainty persists, the precautionary principle shall be applied. Their use must not mislead the consumer. Novel foods must be included in a European Union list of authorized novel foods in order to be placed on the market. Article concerns the procedure for determination of novel food status.

Full text

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Website

eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety

Legislation | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers.

Legislation | 2011

Keyword: Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients.

Legislation | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Fraud/deceit/adulteration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Food Act (1999)

Legislation | Estonia | 1999

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, Royalties/fees, Research, Monitoring, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

New Foodstuffs and New Ingredients Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2017

Keyword: Novel food, Internal trade, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Novel Foods (Wales) Regulations 2017 (W.S.I. No. 1103 (W. 279) of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Novel Foods (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.S.I. No. 415 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Novel Foods Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (S.R. No. 233 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Novel Foods (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 154 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1215 on novel foods

Legislation | Norway | 2017

Keyword: Novel food, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Public health, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2469 laying down administrative and scientific requirements for applications referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods.

Legislation | 2017

Keyword: Novel food, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468 laying down administrative and scientific requirements concerning traditional foods from third countries in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods.

Legislation | 2017

Keyword: Novel food, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 establishing the Union list of novel foods in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods.

Legislation | 2017

Keyword: Novel food, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Reguation (EU) 2018/456 on the procedural steps of the consultation process for determination of novel food status in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods.

Legislation | 2018

Keyword: Novel food, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Public health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain and amending Regulations (EC) No. 178/2002, (EC) No. 1829/2003, (EC) No. 1831/2003, (EC) No. 2065/2003, (EC) No. 1935/2004, (EC) No. 1331/2008, (EC) No. 1107/2009, (EU) 2015/2283 and Directive 2001/18/EC.

Legislation | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, GMO, Risk assessment/management, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Consumer protection, Access-to-information, Public participation, Business/industry/corporations, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX