Q&A EU Commission – Allergens – Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as novel food

Question for written answerto the Commissionย Rule 117James Nicholson (ECR) (2nd April 2014) Subject:ย  Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as a novel food I welcome the forthcoming authorisation of rapeseed protein as a novel food; however, the draft Commission implementing decision contains an unprecedented labelling provision according to which โ€˜any foodstuff containing rapeseed protein shall … Continue reading Q&A EU Commission – Allergens – Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as novel food

FSA UK – Views wanted on sporopollenin shells as novel food

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