FSA UK – Views wanted on sporopollenin shells as novel food

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

A UK company has applied to the Food Standards Agency for approval to market sporopollenin shells from a type of plant known as clubmoss Lycopodium clavatum, as a novel food ingredient. Views are wanted on the independent experts' draft opinion. The company, Sporomex Ltd, plans to market sporopollenin shells as a novel food ingredient to … Continue reading FSA UK – Views wanted on sporopollenin shells as novel food

FSA evaluates chia seeds as novel food

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The company Andean Grain Products Ltd, is requesting an opinion from the FSA on the 'equivalence' of their chia seeds, which are grown in particular regions of South America, with the chia seeds marketed by The Chia Company that are grown in Australia. The EU Novel Foods Regulation includes a simplified approval procedure for when … Continue reading FSA evaluates chia seeds as novel food