date:Jun 01, 2016
ovel food is regulated by the Novel Foods Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 258/97), and is defined as a food that does not have a significant history of consumption within the EU before 15 May 1997. Acquiring a novel food classification might be a lengthy process, however if this route is chosen, it is important to remember that the Novel Foods Regulation includes a simplified procedure for marketing certain types of novel food or novel food ingredients in the EU if it is considered substantially