Latest Europe food law news

Commission publishes amendments on maximum residue limits for phosmet in certain products

Ireland publishes Public Health (Alcohol) (Labeling) Regulations 2023

Change in conditions of use of protein extract from pig kidneys as a novel food

Commission authorizes iron milk caseinate as a novel food

Draft regulation on requirements for food and ingredients treated with ionizing radiation

Commission extends uses of the novel foods 2’-Fucosyllactose and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT)

Commission authorizes human‐identical milk oligosaccharide as a novel food

Commission authorizes cellobiose as a novel food

Prime Minister disagrees with CBD prohibition bill

New Advanced Online Allergen Training tool for food businesses

Commission authorizes aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food

Commission authorizes new conditions of use of the novel food Lacto-N-neotetraose

Commission adopts Recommendation on the methodology for the monitoring of food additive and food flavouring intake

Commission authorizes Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass as a novel food

Commission authorizes coffee leaves of Coffea arabica as a novel food

Draft Law on grapes and viticulture products

New rules on food supplements from June 1

Corrigendum on use of glycosylated steviol glycosides as a sweetener published

Commission authorizes Phosphated distarch phosphate produced from wheat starch as a novel food

FSA adopts novel foods application guidance based on EFSA requirements

New guidance on the definition of nanomaterial adopted

Prohibition of detoxification extends to all food containing contaminants

Blanket ban on CBD products

Desugared Fermented Orange Juice is not novel

The "Breakfast Directives" under revision

Future amendments for glycerol (422) specifications proposed

Amendment to the specifications on the novel food 2′-fucosyl-lactose (microbial source) published

Draft on approval of requirements for food flavors, food additives and food enzymes in food products published

Rules for importing organic food published

Commission updates marketing standards of agri-food products

Amendment to food Regulations in Wales published

ASA confirms that “suitable for diabetics” claim is misleading

Guidance on food allergen labeling and information requirements published

FSA seeks advice on new precautionary allergen labelling

Food additive occurrence data in food and beverages intended for human consumption

Government to ban the production and commercialization of synthetic meat

Generic standards for plant-based beverages published

Transitional requirements for amendments to technical regulations on dairy products

Canarium indicum L. dried nuts authorized as a novel food

Roasted and popped kernels from the seeds of Euryale ferox Salisb (makhana) authorized as a novel food

Health claim referring to the reduction of disease risk authorized

Protein requirements for infant and follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates published

National seal against food waste adopted

Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) sanctions the use of Nutriscore once again

The Triman logo: transition period to end in June 2023

Low and no alcohol beer in the EU: status and legal challenges

Challenges in naming plant-based alternatives

Amendments to regulations impacting dietary supplements

The marketing of products containing genetically modified oilseed rape authorized

Nicotinamide riboside chloride authorized for use as a source of niacin

2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde included in the Union list of flavorings

The marketing of products containing genetically modified soybean authorized

Bovine milk osteopontin authorized as a novel food

Maximum levels of arsenic in certain foods

Biotechnologically produced sodium hyaluronate is not novel in food supplements

Glucosylated Steviol Glycosides authorized as a new sweetener in European Union

Carbomer authorized as a food additive in European Union

Reference values for nitrofurans and their metabolites published

Appeals on harmonized classification and labeling of titanium dioxide

Scientific report on vitamin D nutrition published

New partnership to reformulate products with excessive calories

Amendment to the Regulation of food supplements and food for specific groups

Dried nuts of Canarium ovatum Engl. as a traditional food

Special labelling approved for alcoholic products

Maximum levels of Δ9-THC in hemp seeds and derived products

Regulation on Food Supplements and Food for Specific Groups published

EFSA updates QPS list

France allows the term ‘probiotic’ on food supplements labels

The term "Probiotics' authorized on food supplement labels in France

Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium

3′-Sialyllactose sodium salt authorized as a novel food

Royal Decree on bottled water and spring water for human consumption approved.

Lacto-N-tetraose authorized as a novel food

Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) mycelia authorized as a novel food

Correction of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 establishing the Union list of novel foods

Alphitobius diaperinus larvae (lesser mealworm) authorized as a novel food

3-Fucosyllactose authorized as a novel food

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) authorized as a novel food

Vitamin D2 mushroom powder authorized as a novel food

Packaging and packaging waste decree approved

Amendments to Technical Regulations on food safety

Classification of titanium dioxide as a carcinogen annulled

Bovine milk beta-lactoglobulin (β-lactoglobulin) as a novel food

Antrodia camphorata mycelia as a novel food

Amendment on Organic Production Regulation

Report on improving the effectiveness of nutrition scores on food nutrition labels

Amendment on green tea extracts

Perfluoroalkyl substances in certain foodstuffs

Methods for analysis for the control of the levels of trace elements and processing

Amendments on Green tea extracts

Quality of edible vegetable oils

Food contact materials containing bamboo

Decree on food consumption date

Standardization requirements for chocolate and chocolate products

General requirements for mineral water production in accordance with foreign technical regulations

Lipid and magnesium requirements for total diet replacement for weight control

EU - CJEU: Definition of medical foods should be interpreted strictly

Harmonized nutrition label until March 2023

Maximum levels of dioxins in certain food products

Animal husbandry labeling

New requirements for food labeling

Amendments to food additives in tuna

Amendments to specifications for food additives

Coffee extract and chicory extract as food

Simplification of food labeling until the end of 2022

Review of Regulations on food additives

Amendment to the list of ingredients used in dietary supplements

Amendment to Regulation on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs

Survey on non-compliant health claims in dietary supplements

Recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods

Authorities advocate for harmonized food labeling in the EU

Changes to food labelling on EU products postponed to 2024

Study results on food information to consumers

Removal of certain flavouring substances from the Union list

Modification of the list of certain flavoring substances

Bread and flour regulations

Scotland to be consulted on bread and flour Regulations

Perfluoroalkyl substances in food

Genetically Modified Foodstuffs

Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition will be an autonomous agency

Warning on the labeling of food supplements with curcuma

Foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation

Specifications for food additives

Maximum levels of THC in hemp seeds and products derived therefrom

Conditions of use of the novel food galacto-oligosaccharide

Iron hydroxide adipate tartrate authorized as a novel food

Conditions of use of the novel food Schizochytrium sp. oil rich in DHA and EPA

NutriScore labeling model banned

Maximum levels of hydrocyanic acid in certain foodstuffs

France’s Conseil d’Etat temporarily overturns the vegan “meat” labelling ban

Revision of the Technical Regulation on the safety of milk and dairy products

Guidelines on the labelling of alcoholic beverages

Edible insect consultation

‘Do Not Eat’ pictograph on active and intelligent food contact materials

Proposed changes to national law in relation to EU Directives on animal feed, food contact materials and extraction solvents

Titanium dioxide banned as a food additive

Action plan to reduce nitrate additives in food products

Use and the specifications of the novel food nicotinamide riboside chloride

Updated public list of CBD products

Report on UK food standards

Authorization of products made from genetically modified maize

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201) in food for special medical purposes

Designation of foodstuffs containing vegetable protein

Glycolipids as a preservative in beverages

Kernels from Jatropha curcas L. authorized as a novel food

Calanus finmarchicus oil authorized as a novel food

Use of oat lecithin in cocoa and chocolate products

Tetrahydrocurcuminoids authorized as a novel food

New food standards for milk fat substitutes

Technical regulation on Food Safety

The future of food labelling

Exceptions to the information requirements for foodstuffs

Authorities ask for 'flexibility' in draft EU egg rules

Rules on the quality of beer

Welsh Government: Healthy Food Environment Consultations

Commission revises the definition of nanomaterials

Precautionary allergen labelling

Cannabidiol novel food evaluations on hold pending new data

Monacolins from red yeast rice

Guidance for the use of oils as ingredient substitutions

Law on genetically edited food

Proposed enhancement of the investigatory powers of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU)

Amendment to the regulation on recognition of the term “ selected quality”

Food containing genetically modified maize authorized

Food containing genetically modified soybeans authorized

Denied health claims on blood pressure reduction

Denied health claims on lactose digestion, DNA integrity and improved arterial stiffness

Denied health claims on the immune system

Denied health claims on weight loss and normal gingival function

Denied health claims about improving subclinical anxiety and mild anxiety

Galacto-oligosaccharide authorized as a novel food

Guidance on the use of refined oils as ingredient substitutions

Trans-resveratrol authorized as a novel food

Genetically modified organisms authorisation guidance

Mung bean protein authorized as a novel food

Additional CBD products added to the public list

Exceptions to food labeling rules

Government to develop a climate label for foodstuffs

Amendments to Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 on food additives

A further step in the development of nutritional profiles

Controls applied to imported food and feed of non-animal origin

Guidance on restricting promotions of products with high fat, sugar or salt content

Authorization of products made from genetically modified cotton

FSA takes next step to regulate CBD market

Authorization of products made from genetically modified oilseed rape

New calorie labelling rules

Authorization of products made from genetically modified cotton

Protein requirements for infant and follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates

Authorization of products made from genetically modified soybeans

Labelling rules relaxed on food products

Monitoring of the presence of furan and alkylfurans in foodstuffs

New exceptional and temporary measures for labeling under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011

EU Court clarifies labeling of vitamins

Amendment to the Regulation on bottled water for human consumption

Commission corrects list of novel foods

Cetylated fatty acids authorized as a novel food

Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva) authorized as a novel food

Akkermansia muciniphila authorized as a novel food

Specifications for baker's yeast as a novel food

Amendment to beer production and marketing regulations

Commission amends Food Additive Regulations

Acheta domesticus authorized as a novel food

Ministry of Agriculture prepares for mandatory labeling of meat products

Commission Implementing Decision on Decree on toddler drinks and toddler milk

Guidance for establishing and applying tolerable upper intake levels for vitamins and minerals

Genetically Modified Foods Ordinance amended (GMFO)

Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/63 on titanium dioxide (E 171)

Adoption of the ban on titanium dioxide

Standard on the quality of vegetable oils, vegetable fats and mayonnaise

New law for wine products

Commission consultation on recycled plastic in food packaging

Report with proposal on food origin labeling

FSA seeks views on precautionary allergen labelling

Consultation on packaged food labeling

FSA Board supports action on CBD food products to protect consumers

Commission consultation on standardized mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling

Consultation on 6 novel foods

Regulation UE 2021/2142 on maximum levels of opium alkaloids in foods

Authorities propose to postpone the entry into force of the technical regulations on alcoholic beverages

New Regulation EU 2018/848 on production and labeling of organic products in force from January 1, 2022

Consultation on applications for nine GMO for food and feed uses

Regulation EU 2021/2129 authorizing calcium fructoborate as a novel food

Regulation EU 2021/2079 on vitamin D2 mushroom powder as a novel food published by Commission

Results of first EU-wide survey about herbs and spices authenticity published by Commission

Amendment to “The Products Containing Meat” regulations

The Competition and Market Authority opens a procedure on NutriScore

Guidelines for the application of the quality standard for olive and pomace olive oils

Public consultation on nutrition labeling and nutrient profiling published by EFSA

Synsepalum dulcificum nuts authorized as a novel food

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1935 on organic production and labeling of organic products

Second insect (Locusta migratoria) authorized as a novel food

Guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 - Article 28

Decree on the advertising of food and beverages for children published by AESAN

Ministerial Commission for Food Management created

Poultry Meat and its Products Safety Technical Regulations approved

Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 on the list of flavoring substances amended by Commission

Review of the current and post-Brexit UK legal framework on the regulation of genetic technologies

Code of Practice for the classification, manufacturing, use and labelling of colouring foods published

EU to ban the use of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a food additive in 2022

European requirements on baby food adopted by Ukraine

Health risk assessment guide for nanomaterials in food published by ANSES

New food compliance notices consultation launched

Scientific guidance for the submission of dossiers on food enzymes published by EFSA

EU to ban the use of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a food additive in 2022

Guidance on requirements of the legislation on infant formula and follow-on formula under published

The deadline for submitting applications to the Nutri-Score Scientific Committee is open

Consultation on amendment of the mutual recognition clauses in  domestic food legislation in Wales

Guidance on calorie labelling in the out of home sector published

Code of Practice for the classification, manufacturing, use and labelling of colouring foods published

Draft program for the formulation of standards for compliance with the technical regulation of milk and milk products published

Amendment to the technical regulation on the safety of bottled drinking water approved

New olive oil quality standard approved

Regulation (EC) No. 2021/1532 including new flavoring substances used in food published

Guidance on requirements of the legislation on infant formula and follow-on formula published

Amendment to the technical regulation on the safety of bottled drinking water approved

Regulation (EC) No. 2021/1532 including new flavoring substances used in food published

Guidance on calorie labelling in the out of home sector published

Draft program for the formulation of standards for compliance with the technical regulation of milk and milk products published

The deadline for submitting applications to the Nutri-Score Scientific Committee is open

Consultation on amendment of the mutual recognition clauses in domestic food legislation in Wales

New olive oil quality standard approved

FSA publishes Food Law Code of Practice

Report into international approaches to the regulation of GM and novel foods published

Safety evaluation of steviol glycoside preparations published by EFSA

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme catalase from the genetically modified published by EFSA

Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of EPA, DHA and DPA published by EFSA