Commission authorizes seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food
European Union
Jul 30, 2024
On July 29, 2024, the European Commission (EC) authorized the placing on the market of seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food from a third country and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.
On 29 January 2024, the Authority published its ‘Technical Report on the notification of dried seeds and flour thereof of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food from a third country pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 (3)’. In that report, the Authority concluded that the available data on the composition and the history of the requested use of seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. do not raise safety concerns.
The Commission should therefore authorise the placing on the market within the Union the seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food from a third country and update the Union list of novel foods accordingly.
In its report, the Authority noted that allergic reactions may be expected after the consumption of the traditional food especially in individuals sensitised to peanuts and soybeans. The Authority in its report also noted that the dried seeds should be subjected to soaking and boiling before consumption like other dried legumes. Therefore, it is appropriate that seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. made available to the consumers are appropriately labelled following the requirements of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
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