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Regulation (EU) 2019/760 authorising the placing on the market of Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

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Jurisdiction:  EU

Commencement:   03/06/2019

Amends:   Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) No. 2017/2470 establishing the Union list of novel foods in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2283 on novel foods

Mini Summary

These Regulations establish the list of novel foods authorised in the European Union. It includes their conditions of use, labelling requirements and their specification.
 

Amendment

Administrative adjustments are made to update the Annex in Regulation (EU) No. 2017/2470 establishing the Union list of novel foods in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2283 on novel foods, to include reference for the authorisation of Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass* to be placed on the market as a novel food.

This sets out the recommended maximum levels on how much Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass can be consumed per day. The current limit is set at 6g per day for children from the age of ten and adults, and 3g per day for children between three and nine years of age.

*Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass is mostly composed of proteins and fibre. It is proposed to be used as a food supplement in the form of capsules, tablets or powder.

 

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