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

European Union

May 17, 2023

On 3 October 2022, the company Glycom A/S submitted an application to the Commission in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 for a change in the conditions of use of Lacto-N-neotetraose. The application requested for Lacto-N-neotetraose to be used in infant formula, follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, at the currently authorised levels of up to 0,6 g/l, without the obligatory use in combination with 2′-Fucosyllactose at a 1:2 use ratio (one part Lacto-N-neotetraose with two parts 2′-Fucosyllactose), and in milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children without the obligatory use in combination with 2′-Fucosyllactose at a 1:2 use ratio when the two novel foods are added separately.

Cf. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/961 of 12 May 2023 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the conditions of use of the novel food Lacto-N-neotetraose.

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