Authorised novel food

Conditions under which the novel food may be used

Additional specific labelling requirements

Other requirements

N-Acetyl-D-neuraminic acid

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘N-acetyl-D-neuraminic acid’

Food supplements containing N-acetyl-D-neuraminic acid shall bear a statement that the food supplement should not be given to infants, young children and children under 10 years of age where they consume breast milk or other foods with added N-acetyl-D-neuraminic acid within the same twenty four hour period.

Infant and follow-on formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (1)

0,05 g/L of reconstituted formula

Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,05 g/kg for solid foods

Foods for special medical purposes for infants and young children as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the infants and young children for whom the products are intended but in any case not higher than the maximum levels specified for the category mentioned in the table corresponding to the products.

Total diet replacement foods for weight control as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,2 g/L (drinks)

1,7 g/kg (bars)

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 (2)

1,25 g/kg

Unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk-based products

0,05 g/L

Unflavoured fermented milk-based products, heat treated after fermentation, flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products

0,05 g/L (beverages)

0,4 g/kg (solids)

Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners

0,05 g/L (beverages)

0,25 g/kg (solids)

Cereal bars

0,5 g/kg

Table top sweeteners

8,3 g/kg

Fruit and vegetable-based drinks

0,05 g/L

Flavoured drinks

0,05 g/L

Speciality coffee, tea, herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions

0,2 g/kg

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC (3)

300 mg/day for general population older than 10 years

55 mg/day for infants

130 mg/day for young children

250 mg/day for children between 3 to 10 years of age

Adansonia digitata (Baobab) dried fruit pulp

Not specified

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Baobab fruit pulp’

Ajuga reptans extract from cell cultures

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal use in food supplements of a similar extract of the flowering aerial parts of Ajuga reptans

L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 excluding foods for infants and young children

Algal oil from the microalgae Ulkenia sp.

Specified food category

Maximum levels of DHA

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Oil from the micro-algae Ulkenia sp.’

Bakery products (breads, rolls and sweet biscuits)

200 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

500 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic beverages (including milk based beverages)

60 mg/100 ml

Allanblackia seed oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Allanblackia seed oil’

Yellow fat spreads and cream based spreads

20 g/100 g

Aloe macroclada Baker leaf extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal use in food supplements of the similar gel derived from Aloe vera (L.) Burm.

Antarctic Krill oil from Euphausia superba

Specified food category

Maximum levels of combined DHA and EPA

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lipid extract from the crustacean Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba)’

Dairy products except milk-based drinks

200 mg/100 g or for cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Dairy analogues except drinks

200 mg/100 g or for analogues to cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic beverages

Milk-based drinks

Dairy analogue drinks

80 mg/100 ml

Spreadable fat and dressings

600 mg/100 g

Cooking fats

360 mg/100 ml

Breakfast cereals

500 mg/100 g

Bakery products (breads, rolls and sweet biscuits)

200 mg/100 g

Nutrition bars/cereal bars

500 mg/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

3 000 mg/day for the general population

450 mg/day for pregnant and lactating women

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Processed cereal-based food and baby food intended for infants and young children covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

200 mg/100 ml

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Antarctic Krill oil rich in phospholipids from Euphausia superba

Specified food category

Maximum levels of combined DHA and EPA

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lipid extract from the crustacean Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba)’

Dairy products except milk-based drinks

200 mg/100 g or for cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Dairy analogues except drinks

200 mg/100 g or for analogues to cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic beverages

Milk-based drinks

Dairy analogue drinks

80 mg/100 ml

Spreadable fat and dressings

600 mg/100 g

Cooking fats

360 mg/100 ml

Breakfast cereals

500 mg/100 g

Bakery products (breads, rolls and sweet biscuits)

200 mg/100 g

Nutrition bars/cereal bars

500 mg/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

3 000 mg/day for the general population

450 mg/day for pregnant and lactating women

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Processed cereal-based food and baby food intended for infants and young children covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

200 mg/100 ml

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Arachidonic acid-rich oil from the fungus Mortierella alpina

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Oil from Mortierella alpina’ or ‘Mortierella alpina oil’

Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Foods for special medical purposes for premature infants as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Argan oil from Argania spinosa

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Argan oil’ and if used as seasoning ‘Vegetable oil only for seasoning’ shall be mentioned on the label

As seasonings

Not specified

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal food use of vegetable oils

Astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Astaxanthin’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

40-80 mg/day of oleoresin, resulting in ≤ 8 mg astaxanthin per day

Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Fruit juice and fruit/vegetable blend beverages

3 g/200 ml for addition of whole basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Fermented black bean extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Fermented black bean (Soya) extract’ or ‘Fermented Soya extract’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

4,5 g/day

Bovine lactoferrin

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lactoferrin from cows' milk’

Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (ready to drink)

100 mg/100 ml

Foods on dairy basis intended for young children (ready to eat/drink)

200 mg/100 g

Processed cereal food (solid)

670 mg/100 g

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Depending on the needs of the individual up to 3 g/day

Beverages based on milk

200 mg/100 g

Powdered drink mixes based on milk (ready to drink)

330 mg/100 g

Beverages based on fermented milk (including yoghurt drinks)

50 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic drinks

120 mg/100 g

Products based on yoghurt

80 mg/100 g

Products based on cheese

2 000 mg/100 g

Ice cream

130 mg/100 g

Cakes and pastries

1 000 mg/100 g

Candies

750 mg/100 g

Chewing gum

3 000 mg/100 g

Buglossoides arvensis seed oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels of stearidonic acid (STA)

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Refined Buglossoides oil’

Dairy products and analogues

250 mg/100 g

75 mg/100 g for drinks

Cheese and cheese products

750 mg/100 g

Butter and other fat and oil emulsions including spreads (not for cooking or frying purposes)

750 mg/100 g

Breakfast cereals

625 mg/100 g

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, excluding food supplements for infants and young children

500 mg/day

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, excluding foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Calanus finmarchicus oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘oil from Calanus finmarchicus (crustacean)’

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

2,3 g/day

Chewing gum base (monomethoxypolyethylene glycol)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Gum base (including 1,3-butadiene, 2-methyl-homopolymer, maleated, esters with polyethylene glycol mono-Me ether)’ or ‘Gum base (including CAS No: 1246080-53-4)’

Chewing gum

8 %

Chewing gum base (Methyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Gum base (including methyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer)’ or ‘Gum base (including CAS No 9011-16-9)’

Chewing gum

2 %

Chia oil from Salvia hispanica

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Chia oil (Salvia hispanica)’

Fats and oils

10 %

Pure chia oil

2 g/day

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

2 g/day

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Bread products

5 % (whole or ground chia seeds)

Baked products

10 % whole chia seeds

Breakfast cereals

10 % whole chia seeds

Fruit, nut and seed mixes

10 % whole chia seeds

Fruit juice and fruit/vegetable blend beverages

15 g/day for addition of whole, mashed or ground chia seeds

Pre-packaged Chia seed as such

15 g/day whole chia seeds

Fruit spreads

1 % whole chia seeds

Yoghurt

1,3 g whole chia seeds per 100 g of yoghurt or 4,3 g whole chia seeds per 330 g of yoghurt (portion)

Sterilised ready to eat meals based on cereal grains, pseudocereals grains and/or pulses

5 % whole chia seeds

Chitin-glucan from Aspergillus niger

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Chitin-glucan from Aspergillus niger’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

5 g/day

Chitin-glucan complex from Fomes fomentarius

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Chitin-glucan from Fomes fomentarius’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

5 g/day

Chitosan extract from fungi (Agaricus bisporus; Aspergillus niger)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Chitosan extract from Agaricus bisporus’ or ‘Chitosan extract from Aspergillus niger’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal use in food supplements of chitosan from crustaceans

Chondroitin sulphate

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel on the labelling of the foodstuff containing it shall be ‘Chondroitin sulphate derived from microbial fermentation and sulphation’

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for adult population, excluding pregnant and lactating women

1 200 mg/day

Chromium Picolinate

Specified food category

Maximum levels of total chromium

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Chromium Picolinate’

Foods covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

250 μg/day

Foods fortified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 (4)

Cistus incanus L. Pandalis herb

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Cistus incanus L. Pandalis herb’

Herbal infusions

Intended daily intake: 3 g herbs/day (2 cups/day)

Citicoline

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

500 mg/day

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

250 mg per serving and a maximum daily consumption level of 1 000 mg

Clostridium butyricum

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Clostridium butyricum MIYAIRI 588 (CBM 588)’ or ‘Clostridium butyricum (CBM 588)’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

1,35 × 108 CFU/day

Extract of defatted cocoa powder

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Consumers shall be instructed not to consume more than 600 mg polyphenols corresponding to 1,1 g of extract of defatted cocoa powder per day

Nutrition bars

1 g/day and 300 mg polyphenols corresponding to not more than 550 mg of extract of defatted cocoa powder in one portion of food (or food supplement)

Milk based beverages

Any other foods (including food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC) which have become established vehicles for functional ingredients and which are typically positioned for consumption by health conscious adults

Low fat cocoa extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Consumers shall be instructed not to consume more than 600 mg of cocoa flavanols per day

Foods including food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

730 mg per serving and around 1,2 g/day

Coriander seed oil from Coriandrum sativum

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Coriander seed oil’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

600 mg/day

Crataegus pinnatifida dried fruit

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Crataegus pinnatifida dried fruit’

Herbal infusions

In line with normal food use of Crataegus laevigata

Jams and jellies in accordance with Directive 2001/113/EC (5)

Compotes

α-cyclodextrin

Not specified

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Alpha-cyclodextrin’ or ‘α-cyclodextrin’

γ-cyclodextrin

Not specified

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Gamma-Cyclodextrin’ or ‘γ-Cyclodextrin’

Dextran preparation produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Dextran’

Bakery products

5 %

Diacylglycerol oil of plant origin

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Diacylglycerol oil of plant origin (at least 80 % diacylglycerols)’

Cooking oils

Fat spreads

Salad dressings

Mayonnaise

Meal replacement for weight control (as drinks)

Bakery products

Yoghurt type products

Dihydrocapsiate (DHC)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Cereal bars

9 mg/100 g

Biscuits, cookies and crackers

9 mg/100 g

Rice based snacks

12 mg/100 g

Carbonated drinks, dilutable drinks, fruit juice based beverages

1,5 mg/100 ml

Vegetable drinks

2 mg/100 ml

Coffee based drinks, tea based drinks

1,5 mg/100 ml

Flavoured water - still

1 mg/100 ml

Precooked oatmeal cereal

2,5 mg/100 g

Other cereals

4,5 mg/100 g

Ice cream, dairy desserts

4 mg/100 g

Pudding mixes (ready to eat)

2 mg/100 g

Products based on yoghurt

2 mg/100 g

Chocolate confectionery

7,5 mg/100 g

Hard candy

27 mg/100 g

Sugar-free gum

115 mg/100 g

Whitener/creamer

40 mg/100 g

Sweeteners

200 mg/100 g

Soup (ready to eat)

1,1 mg/100 g

Salad dressing

16 mg/100 g

Vegetable protein

5 mg/100 g

Ready to eat meals

3 mg/meal

Meal replacements for weight control

3 mg/meal

Meal replacement for weight control (as drinks)

1 mg/100 ml

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

3 mg/single intake

9 mg/day

Non-alcoholic powdered drink mixes

14,5 mg/kg equivalent to 1,5 mg/100 ml

Dried extract of Lippia citriodora from cell cultures

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘dried extract of Lippia citriodora from cell cultures HTN®Vb’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal use in food supplements of a similar extract from the leaves of Lippia citriodora

Echinacea angustifolia extract from cell cultures

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal use in food supplements of a similar extract from the root of Echinacea angustifolia

Echium plantagineum oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels of stearidonic acid (STA)

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Refined echium oil’

Milk-based products and drinkable yoghurt products delivered in a single dose

250 mg/100 g; 75 mg/100 g for drinks

Cheese preparations

750 mg/100 g

Spreadable fat and dressings

750 mg/100 g

Breakfast cereals

625 mg/100 g

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

500 mg/day

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Epigallocatechin gallate as a purified extract from green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The labelling shall bear a statement that consumers should not consume more than 300 mg of extract per day

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

150 mg of extract in one portion of food or food supplement

Foods fortified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

L-ergothioneine

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘L-ergothioneine’

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

30 mg/day for general population (excluding pregnant and lactating women)

20 mg/day for children older than 3 years

Ferric Sodium EDTA

Specified food category

Maximum levels (expressed as anhydrous EDTA)

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Ferric Sodium EDTA’

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

18 mg/day for children

75 mg/day for adults

Foods covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

12 mg/100 g

Foods fortified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

Ferrous ammonium phosphate

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Ferrous ammonium phosphate’

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

Foods covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Foods fortified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

Fish peptides from Sardinops sagax

Specified food category

Maximum levels fish peptide product

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Fish (Sardinops sagax) peptides’

Foods based on yoghurt, yoghurt drinks, fermented milk products, and powdered milk

0,48 g/100 g (ready to eat/drink)

Flavoured water, and vegetable-based drinks

0,3 g/100 g (ready to drink)

Breakfast cereals

2 g/100 g

Soups, stews and soup powders

0,3 g/100 g (ready to eat)

Flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra

Specified food category

Maximum levels of flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra

Beverages containing flavonoids shall be presented to the final consumer as single portions.

Beverages based on milk

120 mg/day

Beverages based on yoghurt

Beverages based on fruit or vegetables

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

120 mg/day

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

120 mg/day

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

120 mg/day

Fucoidan extract from the seaweed Fucus vesiculosus

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Fucoidan extract from seaweed Fucus vesiculosus’.

Foods including food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for the general population

250 mg/day

Fucoidan extract from the seaweed Undaria pinnatifida

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Fucoidan extract from seaweed Undaria pinnatifida’

Foods including food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for the general population

250 mg/day

2′-Fucosyllactose

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk-based products

1,2 g/l

Unflavoured fermented milk-based products

1,2 g/l beverages

19,2 g/kg products other than beverages

Flavoured fermented milk-based products including heat-treated products

1,2 g/l beverages

19,2 g/kg products other than beverages

Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners

1,2 g/l beverages

12 g/kg for products other than beverages

400 g/kg for whitener

Cereal bars

12 g/kg

Table-top sweeteners

200 g/kg

Infant formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

1,2 g/l alone or in combination with up to 0,6 g/l of lacto-N-neotetraose at a ratio of 2:1 in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

1,2 g/l alone or in combination with up to 0,6 g/l of lacto-N-neotetraose at a ratio of 2:1 in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

12 g/kg for products other than beverages

1,2 g/l for liquid food ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

1,2 g/l for milk-based drinks and similar products added alone or in combination with up to 0,6 g/l lacto-N-neotetraose, at a ratio of 2:1 in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

4,8 g/l for drinks

40 g/kg for bars

Bread and pasta products bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

60 g/kg

Flavoured drinks

1,2 g/l

Coffee, tea (excluding black tea), herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products

9,6 g/l - the maximum level refers to the products ready to use

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, excluding food supplements for infants

3,0 g/day for general population

1,2 g/day for young children

Galacto-oligosaccharide

Specified food category

Maximum levels (expressed as ratio kg galacto-oligosaccharide/kg final food)

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

0,333

Milk

0,020

Milk drinks

0,030

Meal replacement for weight control (as drinks)

0,020

Dairy analogue drinks

0,020

Yoghurt

0,033

Dairy based deserts

0,043

Frozen dairy deserts

0,043

Fruit drinks and energy drinks

0,021

Infant meal replacement drinks

0,012

Baby juice

0,025

Baby yogurt drink

0,024

Baby desert

0,027

Baby snack

0,143

Baby cereals

0,027

Drinks intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen

0,013

Juice

0,021

Fruit pie fillings

0,059

Fruit preparations

0,125

Bars

0,125

Cereals

0,125

Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,008

Glucosamine HCl

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal food use of glucosamine from shell fish

Foods covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

Meal replacement for weight control

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Glucosamine sulphate KCl

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal food use of glucosamine from shell fish

Glucosamine sulphate NaCl

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal food use of glucosamine from shell fish

Guar Gum

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Fresh dairy products such as yogurts, fermented milks, fresh cheeses and other dairy-based desserts.

1,5 g/100 g

Fruit or vegetable-based liquid foodstuffs (of the ‘smoothie’ variety)

1,8 g/100 g

Fruit or vegetable-based compotes

3,25 g/100 g

Cereals accompanied by a dairy product, in packaging containing two compartments

10 g/100 g in the cereals

None in the accompanying dairy product

1 g/100 g in the product when ready to eat

Heat-treated milk products fermented with Bacteroides xylanisolvens

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Fermented milk products (in liquid, semi-liquid and spray-dried powder forms)

Hydroxytyrosol

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the food products containing shall be ‘hydroxytyrosol’.

The labelling of the food products containing hydroxytyrosol shall bear the following statements:

Fish and vegetable oils, (except olive oils and olive pomace oils as defined in Part VIII of Annex VII of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (6)), placed as such on the market

0,215 g/kg

Spreadable fats as defined in Part VII of Annex VII of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, placed as such on the market

0,175 g/kg

Ice Structuring Protein type III HPLC 12

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Ice Structuring Protein’

Edible ices

0,01 %

Aqueous extracts of dried leaves of Ilex guayusa

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Extracts of dried leaves of Ilex guayusa’

Herbal infusions

In line with normal use in herbal infusions and food supplements of a similar aqueous extract of dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

Isomalto-oligosaccharide

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Energy-Reduced Soft Drinks

6,5 %

Energy Drinks

5,0 %

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular efforts, especially for sportsmen (including isotonic drinks)

6,5 %

Fruit Juices

5 %

Processed Vegetables and Vegetable Juices

5 %

Other Soft Drinks

5 %

Cereals Bars

10 %

Cookies, Biscuits

20 %

Breakfast Cereal Bars

25 %

Hard Candies

97 %

Soft Candies/Chocolate Bars

25 %

Meal replacement for weight control (as bars or milk based)

20 %

Isomaltulose

Not specified

Lactitol

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the food supplements containing it shall be ‘Lactitol’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC (capsules or tablets) intended for the adult population

20 g/day

Lacto-N-neotetraose

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk-based products

0,6 g/l

Unflavoured fermented milk-based products

0,6 g/l for beverages

9,6 g/kg for products other than beverages

Flavoured fermented milk-based products including heat-treated products

0,6 g/l for beverages

9,6 g/kg for products other than beverages

Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners

0,6 g/l for beverages

6 g/kg for products other than beverages

200 g/kg for whitener

Cereal bars

6 g/kg

Table-top sweeteners

100 g/kg

Infant formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,6 g/l in combination with up to 1,2 g/l of 2′-fucosyllactose at a ratio of 1:2 in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,6 g/l in combination with up to 1,2 g/l of 2′-fucosyllactose at a ratio of 1: 2 in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

6 g/kg for products other than beverages

0,6 g/l for liquid food ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

0,6 g/l for milk-based drinks and similar products added alone or in combination with 2′-O-fucosyllactose, at concentrations up to 1,2 g/l, at a ratio of 1:2 in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

2,4 g/l for drinks

20 g/kg for bars

Bread and pasta products bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

30 g/kg

Flavoured drinks

0,6 g/l

Coffee, tea (excluding black tea), herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products

4,8 g/l - the maximum level refers to the products ready to use

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, excluding food supplements for infants

1,5 g/day for general population

0,6 g/day for young children

Lucerne leaf extract from Medicago sativa

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lucerne (Medicago sativa) protein’ or ‘Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) protein’.

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

10 g/day

Lycopene

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lycopene’

Fruit/vegetable juice-based drinks (including concentrates)

2,5 mg/100 g

Drinks intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen

2,5 mg/100 g

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

8 mg/meal

Breakfast cereals

5 mg/100 g

Fats and dressings

10 mg/100 g

Soups other than tomato soups

1 mg/100 g

Bread (including crispy breads)

3 mg/100 g

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

15 mg/day

Lycopene from Blakeslea trispora

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lycopene’

Fruit/vegetable juice-based drinks (including concentrates)

2,5 mg/100 g

Drinks intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen

2,5 mg/100 g

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

8 mg/meal

Breakfast cereals

5 mg/100 g

Fats and dressings

10 mg/100 g

Soups other than tomato soups

1 mg/100 g

Bread (including crispy breads)

3 mg/100 g

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

15 mg/day

Lycopene from tomatoes

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lycopene’

Fruit/vegetable juice-based drinks (including concentrates)

2,5 mg/100 g

Drinks intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen

2,5 mg/100 g

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

8 mg/meal

Breakfast cereals

5 mg/100 g

Fats and dressings

10 mg/100 g

Soups other than tomato soups

1 mg/100 g

Bread (including crispy breads)

3 mg/100 g

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Lycopene oleoresin from tomatoes

Specified food category

Maximum levels of lycopene

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Lycopene oleoresin from tomatoes’

Fruit/vegetable juice-based drinks (including concentrates)

2,5 mg/100 g

Drinks intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen

2,5 mg/100 g

Total diet replacement for weight control covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

8 mg/meal

Breakfast cereals

5 mg/100 g

Fats and dressings

10 mg/100 g

Soups other than tomato soups

1 mg/100 g

Bread (including crispy breads)

3 mg/100 g

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Magnesium citrate malate

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Magnesium citrate malate’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

Magnolia Bark Extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Magnolia Bark Extract’

Mints (confectionary products)

0,2 % for breath freshening purposes. Based on a 0,2 % maximum incorporation level and a maximum gum/mint size of 1,5 g each, each gum or mint serving will contain no more than 3 mg of magnolia bark extract.

Chewing gum

Maize-germ oil high in unsaponifiable matter

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Maize-germ oil extract’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

2 g/day

Chewing gum

2 %

Methylcellulose

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Methylcellulose’

Methylcellulose is not to be used in foods specially prepared for young children

Edible ices

2 %

Flavoured drinks

Flavoured or unflavoured fermented milk products

Cold desserts (dairy, fat, fruit, cereal, egg-based products)

Fruit preparations (pulps, purees or compotes)

Soups and broths

(6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘(6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt’ or ‘5MTHF-glucosamine’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC as a source of folate

Monomethylsilanetriol (Organic Silicon)

Specified food category

Maximum levels of silicon

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the food supplements containing it shall be ‘Organic silicon (monomethylsilanetriol)’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for adult population (in liquid form)

10,40 mg/day

Mycelial extract from Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘extract from the mushroom Lentinula edodes’ or ‘extract from Shiitake mushroom’

Bread products

2 ml/100 g

Soft drinks

0,5 ml/100 ml

Ready prepared meals

2,5 ml per meal

Foods based on yoghurt

1,5 ml/100 ml

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

2,5 ml per day dose

Noni fruit juice (Morinda citrifolia)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Noni juice’ or ‘Juice of Morinda citrifolia’

Pasteurised fruit and fruit nectar based drinks

30 ml with one serving (up to 100 % noni juice)

or

20 ml twice a day, not more than 40 ml per day

Noni fruit juice powder (Morinda citrifolia)

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

6,6 g/day (equivalent to 30 ml of noni juice)

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Noni juice powder’ or ‘Juice powder of Morinda citrifolia’

Noni fruit puree and concentrate (Morinda citrifolia)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be:

Fruit puree

Candy/confectionery

45 g/100 g

Cereal bars

53 g/100 g

Powdered nutritional drink mixes (dry weight)

53 g/100 g

Carbonated beverages

11 g/100 g

Ice cream & sorbet

31 g/100 g

Yoghurt

12 g/100 g

Biscuits

53 g/100 g

Buns, cakes and pastries

53 g/100 g

Breakfast cereals (wholegrain)

88 g/100 g

Jams and jellies in accordance with Directive 2001/113/EC

133 g/100 g

Based on pre-processing quantity to produce final 100 g product

Sweet spreads, fillings and icings

31 g/100 g

Savoury sauces, pickles, gravies and condiments

88 g/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

26 g/day

Fruit concentrate

Candy/Confectionery

10 g/100 g

Cereal bars

12 g/100 g

Powdered nutritional drink mixes (dry weight)

12 g/100 g

Carbonated beverages

3 g/100 g

Ice cream & sorbet

7 g/100 g

Yoghurt

3 g/100 g

Biscuits

12 g/100 g

Buns, cakes and pastries

12 g/100 g

Breakfast cereals (wholegrain)

20 g/100 g

Jams and jellies in accordance with Directive 2001/113/EC

30 g/100 g

Sweet spreads, fillings and icings

7 g/100 g

Savoury sauces, pickles, gravies and condiments

20 g/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

6 g/day

Noni leaves (Morinda citrifolia)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

For the preparation of infusions

A cup of infusion to be consumed shall not be prepared with more than 1 g of dried and roasted leaves of Morinda citrifolia

Noni fruit powder (Morinda citrifolia)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Morinda citrifolia fruit powder’ or ‘Noni fruit powder’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

2,4 g per/day

Odontella aurita microalgae

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Odontella aurita microalgae’

Flavoured pasta

1,5 %

Fish soups

1 %

Marine terrines

0,5 %

Broth preparations

1 %

Crackers

1,5 %

Frozen breaded fish

1,5 %

Oil enriched with phytosterols/phytostanols

Specified food category

Maximum levels of phytosterols/phytostanols

In accordance with Annex III.5 to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011

Spreadable fats as defined in Annex VII, Part VII, Appendix II points B and C, of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, and excluding cooking and frying fats and spreads based on butter or other animal fat

Milk based products, such as products based on semi-skimmed and skimmed milk products, possibly with the addition of fruits and/or cereals, products based on fermented milk such as yoghurt and cheese based products (fat content ≤ 12 g per 100 g), where possibly the milk fat has been reduced and the fat or protein has been partly or fully replaced by vegetable fat or protein

Soya drinks

Salad dressings, mayonnaise and spicy sauces

Oil extracted from squids

Specified food category

Maximum levels of DHA and EPA combined

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Squid oil’.

Dairy products except milk-based beverages

200 mg/100 g or for cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Dairy analogues except drinks

200 mg/100 g or for analogues to cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Spreadable fat and dressings

600 mg/100 g

Breakfast cereals

500 mg/100 g

Bakery products (breads and bread rolls)

200 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

500 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic beverages (including milk-based beverages)

60 mg/100 ml

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

3 000 mg/day for general population

450 mg/day for pregnant and lactating women

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products intended

Total diet replacement for weight control defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

200 mg/meal

Pasteurised fruit-based preparations produced using high-pressure treatment

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The wording ‘pasteurised by high-pressure treatment’ shall be displayed next to the name of the fruit preparations as such and in any product in which it is used

Types of fruit:

apple, apricot, banana, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, coconut, fig, grape, grapefruit, mandarin, mango, melon, peach, pear, pineapple, prune, raspberry, rhubarb, strawberry

Phosphated maize starch

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Phosphated maize starch’

Baked bakery products

15 %

Pasta

Breakfast cereals

Cereal bars

Phosphatidylserine from fish phospholipids

Specified food category

Maximum levels of phosphatidylserine

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Fish phosphatidylserine’

Beverages based on yoghurt

50 mg/100 ml

Powders based on milk powders

3 500 mg/100 g (equivalent to 40 mg/100 ml ready to drink)

Foods based on yoghurt

80 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

350 mg/100 g

Chocolate based confectionary

200 mg/100 g

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In compliance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

300 mg/day

Phosphatidylserine from soya phospholipids

Specified food category

Maximum levels of phosphatidylserine

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Soya phosphatidylserine’

Beverages based on yoghurt

50 mg/100 ml

Powders based on milk powder

3,5 g/100 g (equivalent to 40 mg/100 ml ready to drink)

Foods based on yoghurt

80 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

350 mg/100 g

Chocolate based confectionary

200 mg/100 g

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In compliance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Phospholipid product containing equal amounts of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid

Specified food category

Maximum levels of phosphatidylserine

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing shall be ‘Soy phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid’

The product is not intended to be marketed to pregnant or breast-feeding women

Breakfast cereals

80 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

350 mg/100 g

Foods based on yogurt

80 mg/100 g

Soy-based yogurt-like products

80 mg/100 g

Yogurt based-drinks

50 mg/100 g

Soy-based yogurt-like drinks

50 mg/100 g

Powders based on milk powder

3,5 g/100 g (equivalent to 40 mg/100 ml ready-to drink)

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

800 mg/day

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In compliance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Phospholipides from egg yolk

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Not specified

Phytoglycogen

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Phytoglycogen’

Processed foods

25 %

Phytosterols/phytostanols

Specified food category

Maximum levels

In accordance with Annex III.5 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011

Rice drinks

Rye bread with flour containing ≥ 50 % rye (wholemeal rye flour, whole or cracked rye kernels and rye flakes) and ≤ 30 % wheat; and with ≤ 4 % added sugar but no fat added.

Salad dressings, mayonnaise and spicy sauces.

Soya drink

Milk type products, such as semi-skimmed and skimmed milk type products, possibly with the addition of fruits and/or cereals, where possibly the milk fat has been reduced, or where milk fat and/or protein has been partly or fully replaced by vegetable fat and/or protein.

Products based on fermented milk such as yoghurt and cheese type products (fat content < 12 % per 100 g), where possibly the milk fat has been reduced, or where milk fat and/or protein has been partly or fully replaced by vegetable fat and/or protein

Spreadable fats as defined in Annex VII, Part VII, Appendix II points B and C, of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2007, and excluding cooking and frying fats and spreads based on butter or other animal fat.

Plum kernel oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels

For frying and as seasoning

In line with normal food use of vegetable oils

Potato proteins (coagulated) and hydrolysates thereof

Not specified

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Potato protein’

Prolyl oligopeptidase (enzyme preparation)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Prolyl oligopeptidase’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for general adult population

120 PPU/day (2,7 g of enzyme preparation/day) (2 × 106 PPI/day)

PPU – Prolyl Peptidase Units or Proline Protease Units

PPI – Protease Picomole International

Protein extract from pig kidneys

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

3 capsules/day; equalizing 12,6 mg pig kidney extract a day

Diamine oxidase (DAO) content: 0,9 mg/day (3 capsules with a content of DAO of 0,3 mg/capsule)

Food for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Rapeseed oil high in unsaponifiable matter

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Rapeseed oil extract’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

1,5 g per portion recommended for daily consumption

Rapeseed Protein

As a vegetable protein source in foods except in infant formula and follow-on formula

Trans-resveratrol

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for adult population (capsule or tablet form)

150 mg/day

Trans-resveratrol (microbial source)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

In line with normal use in food supplements of resveratrol extracted from Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica)

Rooster comb extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Rooster comb extract’ or ‘Cockerel comb extract’

Milk-based drinks

40 mg/100 g or mg/100 ml

Milk based fermented drinks

80 mg/100 g or mg/100 ml

Yoghurt-type products

65 mg/100 g or mg/100 ml

Fromage frais

110 mg/100 g or mg/100 ml

Sacha Inchi oil from Plukenetia volubilis

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Sacha inchi oil (Plukenetia volubilis)’

As for linseed oil

In line with normal food use of linseed oil

Salatrims

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Bakery products and confectionary

Schizochytrium sp. oil rich in DHA and EPA

Specified food category

Maximum levels of DHA and EPA combined

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘DHA and EPA-rich oil from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp.’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for adult population excluding pregnant and lactating women

3 000 mg/day

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC for pregnant and lactating women

450 mg/day

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

200 mg/100 g

Processed cereal based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Bakery Products (Breads, Rolls and Sweet Biscuits)

200 mg/100 g

Breakfast Cereals

500 mg/100 g

Cooking Fats

360 mg/100 g

Dairy Analogues except drinks

600 mg/100 g for cheese; 200 mg/100 g for soy and imitation milk products (excluding drinks)

Dairy Products except milk-based drinks

600 mg/100 g for cheese; 200 mg/100 g for milk products (including milk, fromage frais and yoghurt products; excluding drinks)

Non-alcoholic Beverages (including dairy analogue and milk-based drinks)

80 mg/100 g

Cereal/Nutrition Bars

500 mg/100 g

Spreadable Fats and Dressings

600 mg/100 g

Schizochytrium sp. (ATCC PTA-9695) oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels of DHA

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Oil from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp. (ATCC PTA-9695)’

Dairy products except milk-based drinks

200 mg/100 g or for cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Dairy analogues except drinks

200 mg/100 g or for analogues to cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Spreadable fats and dressings

600 mg/100 g

Breakfast cereals

500 mg/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

250 mg DHA/day for general population

450 mg DHA/day for pregnant and lactating women

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

200 mg/100 g

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Bakery products (breads,rolls, and, sweet biscuits)

200 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

500 mg/100 g

Cooking fats

360 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic beverages (including dairy analogue and milk-based drinks)

80 mg/100 ml

Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

200 mg/100 g

Schizochytrium sp. oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels of DHA

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Oil from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp.’

Dairy products except milk-based drinks

200 mg/100 g or for cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Dairy analogues except drinks

200 mg/100 g or for analogues to cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Spreadable fats and dressings

600 mg/100 g

Breakfast cereals

500 mg/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

250 mg DHA/day for general population

450 mg DHA/day for pregnant and lactating women

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

200 mg/100 g

Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Bakery products (breads, rolls and sweet biscuits)

200 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

500 mg/100 g

Cooking fats

360 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic beverages (including dairy analogue and milk-based drinks)

80 mg/100 ml

Schizochytrium sp. (T18) oil

Specified food category

Maximum levels of DHA

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Oil from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp.’

Dairy products except milk-based drinks

200 mg/100 g or for cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Dairy analogues except drinks

200 mg/100 g or for analogues to cheese products 600 mg/100 g

Spreadable fats and dressings

600 mg/100 g

Breakfast cereals

500 mg/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

250 mg DHA/day for general population

450 mg DHA/day for pregnant and lactating women

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and meal replacements for weight control

250 mg/meal

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

200 mg/100 g

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Foods bearing statements on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Bakery products (breads, rolls and, sweet biscuits)

200 mg/100 g

Cereal bars

500 mg/100 g

Cooking fats

360 mg/100 g

Non-alcoholic beverages (including dairy analogue and milk-based drinks)

80 mg/100 ml

Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

200 mg/100 g

Fermented soybean extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC (capsules, tablets or powder form) intended for the adult population, excluding pregnant and lactating women

100 mg/day

Spermidine-rich wheat germ extract (Triticum aestevium)

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the food supplements containing it shall be ‘spermidine-rich wheat germ extract’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC intended for the adult population

Equivalent of max. 6 mg/day spermidine

Sucromalt

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Not specified

Sugar cane fibre

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Bread

8 %

Bakery goods

5 %

Meat and muscle products

3 %

Seasonings and spices

3 %

Grated cheeses

2 %

Special diet foods

5 %

Sauces

2 %

Beverages

5 %

Sunflower oil extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Sunflower oil extract’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

1,1 g/day

Dried Tetraselmis chuii microalgae

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Dried microalgae Tetraselmis chuii’ or ‘Dried microalgae T. chuii’

Food supplements containing dried microalgae Tetraselmis chuii shall bear the following statement: ‘Contains negligible amounts of iodine’

Sauces

20 % or 250 mg/day

Special salts

1 %

Condiment

250 mg/day

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

250 mg/day

Therapon barcoo/Scortum

Intended use identical to that of the salmon, namely the preparation of culinary fish products and dishes, including cooked, raw, smoked and baked fish products

D-Tagatose

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Not specified

Taxifolin-rich extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘taxifolin-rich extract’.

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC intended for the general population, excluding infants, young children, children and adolescents younger than 14 years

100 mg/day

Trehalose

Specified food category

Maximum levels

Not specified

UV-treated mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

Specified food category

Maximum levels of vitamin D2

Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

10 μg of vitamin D2/100 g fresh weight

UV-treated baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

Specified food category

Maximum levels of vitamin D2

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Vitamin D yeast’ or ‘Vitamin D2 yeast’

Yeast-leavened breads and rolls

5 μg of vitamin D2/100 g

Yeast-leavened fine bakery wares

5 μg of vitamin D2/100 g

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

5 μg of vitamin D2/day

UV-treated bread

Specified food category

Maximum levels of vitamin D2

The designation on the label of the novel food shall be accompanied by ‘contains vitamin D produced by UV-treatment’

Yeast leavened bread and rolls (without toppings)

3 μg vitamin D2/100 g

UV-treated milk

Specified food category

Maximum levels of vitamin D3

Pasteurised whole milk as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 to be consumed as such

5-32 μg/kg for general population excluding infants

Pasteurised semi-skimmed milk as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 to be consumed as such

1-15 μg/kg for general population excluding infants

Vitamin K2 (menaquinone)

To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Menaquinone’ or ‘Vitamin K2’

Wheat bran extract

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Wheat bran extract’

The ‘Wheat Bran Extract’ may not be introduced onto the market as a food supplement or food supplement ingredient. Nor may it be added to infant formula.

Beer and substitutes

0,4 g/100 g

Ready to eat cereals

9 g/100 g

Dairy products

2,4 g/100 g

Fruit and vegetable juices

0,6 g/100 g

Soft drinks

0,6 g/100 g

Meat preparations

2 g/100 g

Yeast beta-glucans

Specified food category

Maximum levels of pure beta-glucans from yeast (Saccharomyces cervisiae)

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) beta-glucans’

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, excluding food supplements for infants and young children

1,275 g/day for children older than 12 years and general adult population

0,675 g/day for children younger than 12 years

Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

1,275 g/day

Food for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, excluding food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children

1,275 g/day

Beverages based on fruit and/or vegetable juices including concentrate and dehydrated juices

1,3 g/kg

Fruit-flavoured drinks

0,8 g/kg

Cocoa beverages preparation powder

38,3 g/kg (powder)

Other beverages

0,8 g/kg (ready to drink)

7 g/kg (powder)

Cereal bars

6 g/kg

Breakfast cereals

15,3 g/kg

Wholegrain and high fibre instant hot breakfast cereals

1,5 g/kg

Cookie-type biscuits

6,7 g/kg

Cracker-type biscuits

6,7 g/kg

Milk based beverages

3,8 g/kg

Fermented milk products

3,8 g/kg

Milk product analogues

3,8 g/kg

Dried milk/milk powder

25,5 g/kg

Soups and soup mixes

0,9 g/kg (ready to eat)

1,8 g/kg (condensed)

6,3 g/kg (powder)

Chocolate and confectionery

4 g/kg

Protein bars and powders

19,1 g/kg

Jam, marmalade and other fruit spreads

11,3 g/kg

Zeaxanthin

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘synthetic zeaxanthin’

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

2 mg/day

Zinc L-pidolate

Specified food category

Maximum levels

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Zinc L-pidolate’

Foods covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

3 g/day

Milk based drinks and similar products intended for young children

Meal replacement for weight control

Foods intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort, especially for sportsmen

Food bearing statement on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in accordance with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC

Authorised Novel Food

Specification

N-Acetyl-D-neuraminic acid

Description:

N-Acetyl-D-neuraminic acid is a white to off-white crystalline powder

Definition:

Chemical name:

IUPAC names:

Synonyms:

Sialic acid (dihydrate)

Chemical formula:

C11H19NO9 (acid)

C11H23NO11 (C11H19NO9 * 2H2O) (dihydrate)

Molecular mass:

309,3 Da (acid)

345,3 (309,3 + 36,0) (dihydrate)

CAS No.:

131-48-6 (free acid)

50795-27-2 (dihydrate)

Specifications:

Description: white to off-white crystalline powder

pH (20 °C, 5 % solution): 1,7 – 2,5

N-Acetyl-D-neuraminic acid (dihydrate): > 97,0 %

Water (dihydrate calculates to 10,4 %): ≤ 12,5 % (w/w)

Ash, sulphated: < 0,2 % (w/w)

Acetic acid (as free acid and/or sodium acetate): < 0,5 % (w/w)

Heavy Metals:

Iron: < 20,0 mg/kg

Lead: < 0,1 mg/kg

Residual proteins: < 0,01 % (w/w)

Residual solvents:

2-Propanol: < 0,1 % (w/w)

Acetone: < 0,1 % (w/w)

Ethyl acetate: < 0,1 % (w/w)

Microbiological criteria:

Salmonella: Absence in 25 g

Aerobic mesophilic total count: < 500 CFU/g

Enterobacteriaceae: Absence in 10 g

Cronobacter (Enterobacter) sakazakii: Absence in 10 g

Listeria monocytogenes: Absence in 25 g

Bacillus cereus: < 50 CFU/g

Yeasts: < 10 CFU/g

Moulds: < 10 CFU/g

Residual endotoxins: < 10 EU/mg

CFU: Colony Forming Units; EU: Endotoxin Units.

Adansonia digitata (Baobab) dried fruit pulp

Description/Definition:

The Baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruits are harvested from trees. The hard shells are cracked open and the pulp is separated from the seeds and the shell. This is milled, separated into coarse and fine lots (particle size 3 to 600 μ) and then packaged.

Typical nutritional components:

Moisture (loss on drying) (g/100 g): 4,5-13,7

Protein (g/100 g): 1,8-9,3

Fat (g/100 g): 0-1,6

Total carbohydrate (g/100 g): 76,3-89,5

Total sugars (as glucose): 15,2-36,5

Sodium (mg/100 g): 0,1-25,2

Analytical specifications:

Foreign matter: Not more than 0,2 %

Moisture (loss on drying) (g/100 g): 4,5-13,7

Ash (g/100 g): 3,8-6,6

Ajuga reptans extract from cell cultures

Description/Definition:

Hydroalcoholic extract from Ajuga reptans L. tissue cultures which is substantially equivalent to extracts from flowering aerial parts of Ajuga reptans obtained by traditional cultures.

L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine

Description/Definition:

L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine is produced by fermentation with a genetically modified strain of Escherichia coli. During the fermentation process, the ingredient is secreted into the growth medium from which it is subsequently separated and purified to a concentration of > 98 %.

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Purity: > 98 %

Infrared spectroscopy: Conformity with ref. standard

Appearance of solution: Colourless and clear

Assay (dry basis): 98-102 %

Related substances (each): ≤ 0,2 %

Residue on ignition: ≤ 0,1 %

Loss on drying: ≤ 0,5 %

Optical rotation: + 9,0 - + 11,0°

pH (1 %; H2O): 5,0-6,0

Ammonium (NH4): ≤ 0,020 %

Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0,020 %

Sulphate (SO4): ≤ 0,020 %

Microbiological criteria:

Escherichia coli: Absence/g

Algal oil from the microalgae Ulkenia sp.

Description/Definition:

Oil from the micro-algae Ulkenia sp.

Acid value: ≤ 0,5 mg KOH/g

Peroxide value (PV): ≤ 5,0 meq/kg oil

Moisture and volatiles: ≤ 0,05 %

Unsaponifiables: ≤ 4,5 %

Trans-fatty acids: ≤ 1,0 %

DHA content: ≥ 32 %

Allanblackia seed oil

Description/Definition:

Allanblackia seed oil is obtained from the seeds of the allanblackia species: A. floribunda (synonymous with A. parviflora) and A. stuhlmannii.

Composition of fatty acids:

Lauric acid (C12:0): < 1,0 %

Myristic acid (C14:0): < 1,0 %

Palmitic acid (C16:0): < 2,0 %

Palmitoleic acid (C16:1): < 1,0 %

Stearic acid (C18:0): 45-58 %

Oleic acid (C18:1): 40-51 %

Linoleic acid (C18:2): < 1,0 %

γ-Linolenic acid (C18:3): < 1,0 %

Arachidic acid (C20:0): < 1,0 %

Free fatty acids: max 0,1 %

Characteristics:

Trans fatty acids: max 0,5 %

Peroxide value: max 0,8 meq/kg

Iodine value: < 46 g/100 g

Unsaponifiable matter: max 1,0 %

Saponification value: 185-198 mg KOH/g

Aloe macroclada Baker leaf extract

Description/Definition:

Powdered gel extract derived from the leaves of Aloe macroclada Baker which is substantially equivalent to the same gel derived from Aloe vera L. Burm. leaves.

Ash: 25 %

Dietary fibres: 28,6 %

Fat: 2,7 %

Moisture: 4,7 %

Polysaccharides: 9,5 %

Protein: 1,63 %

Glucose: 8,9 %

Antarctic Krill oil from Euphausia superba

Description/Definition:

To produce lipid extract from Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) deep-frozen crushed krill or dried krill meal is subjected to lipid extraction with an approved extraction solvent (under Directive 2009/32/EC). Proteins and krill material are removed from the lipid extract by filtration. The extraction solvents and residual water are removed by evaporation.

Saponification value: ≤ 230 mg KOH/g

Peroxide value (PV): ≤ 3 meq O 2/kg oil

Moisture and volatiles: ≤ 3 % or 0,6 expressed as water activity at 25 °C

Phospholipids: 35-50 %

Trans-fatty acids: ≤ 1 %

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid): ≥ 9 %

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): ≥ 5 %

Antarctic Krill oil rich in phospholipids from Euphausia superba

Description/Definition:

Oil rich in phospholipids is produced from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) by repeated solvent washings with an approved solvent (under Directive 2009/32/EC) to increase phospholipid content of the oil. Solvents are removed from the final product by evaporation.

Saponification value: ≤ 230 mg KOH/g

Peroxide value (PV): ≤ 3 meq O2/kg oil

Oxidative stability: All food products containing Antarctic Krill oil rich in phospholipids from Euphausia superba should demonstrate oxidative stability by appropriate and recognised national/international test methodology (e.g. AOAC).

Moisture and volatiles: ≤ 3 % or 0,6 expressed as water activity at 25 °C

Phospholipids: ≥ 60 %

Trans-fatty acids: ≤ 1 %

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid): ≥ 9 %

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): ≥ 5 %

Arachidonic acid-rich oil from the fungus Mortierella alpina

Description/Definition:

The clear yellow arachidonic acid-rich oil is obtained by fermentation of the non-genetically modified strains IS-4, I49-N18 and FJRK-MA01 of the fungus Mortierella alpina using a suitable liquid. The oil is then extracted from the biomass and purified.

Arachidonic acid: ≥ 40 % by weight of the total fatty acid content

Free fatty acids: ≤ 0,45 % of the total fatty acid content

Trans fatty acids: ≤ 0,5 % of the total fatty acid content

Unsaponifiable matter: ≤ 1,5 %

Peroxide value: ≤ 5 meq/kg

Anisidin value: ≤ 20

Acid value: ≤ 1,0 KOH/g

Moisture: ≤ 0,5 %

Argan oil from Argania spinosa

Description/Definition:

Argan oil is the oil obtained by cold pressing of the almond like kernels of the fruits of Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels. Kernels may be roasted prior to pressing, but with no direct contact with a flame.

Composition:

Palmitic acid (C16:0): 12-15 %

Stearic acid (C18:0): 5-7 %

Oleic acid (C18:1): 43-50 %

Linoleic acid (C18:2): 29-36 %

Unsaponifiable matter: 0,3-2 %

Total sterols: 100-500 mg/100 g

Total tocopherols: 16-90 mg/100 g

Oleic acidity: 0,2-1,5 %

Peroxide value: < 10 meq O2/kg

Astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae

Description/Definition:

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid produced by Haematococcus pluvialis algae. Production methods for the growth of the algae are variable; using closed systems exposed to sunlight or strictly controlled illuminated light alternatively open ponds may be used. The algal cells are harvested and dried; the oleoresin is extracted using either super critical CO2 or a solvent (ethyl acetate). The Astaxanthin is diluted and standardized to 2,5 %, 5,0 %, 7,0 %, 10 %, 15 % or 20 % using olive oil, safflower oil, Sunflower oil or MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides).

Composition of the Oleoresin:

Fat: 42,2- 99 %

Protein: 0,3-4,4 %

Carbohydrate: 0-52,8 %

Fibre: < 1,0 %

Ash: 0,0-4,2 %

Specification of Carotenoids w/w%

Total Astaxanthins: 2,9-11,1 %

9-cis-astaxanthin: 0,3-17,3 %

13-cis-astaxanthin: 0,2-7,0 %

Astaxanthin monoesters: 79,8-91,5 %

Astaxanthin diesters: 0,16-19,0 %

Β-Carotene: 0,01-0,3 %

Lutein: 0-1,8 %

Canthaxanthin: 0-1,30 %

Microbiological criteria:

Total aerobic bacteria: < 3 000 CFU/g

Yeast and Moulds: < 100 CFU/g

Coliforms: < 10 CFU/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Negative

Staphylococcus: Negative

Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Description/Definition:

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) belongs to the family ‘Lamiaceae’ within the order ‘Lamiales’. Post-harvest the seeds are cleaned mechanically. Flowers, leaves and other parts of the plant are removed. Highest level of purity of Basil seeds has to be ensured by filtering (optical, mechanical). Production process of fruit juice and fruit/vegetable blend beverages containing Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum L.) includes seed pre-hydration and pasteurisation steps. Microbiological controls and monitoring systems are in place.

Dry Matter: 94,1 %

Protein: 20,7 %

Fat: 24,4 %

Carbohydrate: 1,7 %

Dietary Fibre 40,5 % (Method: AOAC 958.29)

Ash: 6,78 %

Fermented black bean extract

Description/Definition:

Fermented black bean extract (Touchi extract) is a fine light-brown protein-rich powder obtained by water extraction of small soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) fermented with Aspergillus oryzae. The extract contains an α-glucosidase inhibitor.

Characteristics:

Fat: ≤ 1,0 %

Protein: ≥ 55 %

Water: ≤ 7,0 %

Ash: ≤ 10 %

Carbohydrate: ≥ 20 %

a-glucosidase inhibitory activity: IC50 min 0,025 mg/ml

Soy isoflavone: ≤ 0,3 g/100 g

Bovine lactoferrin

Description/Definition:

Bovine lactoferrin is a protein that occurs naturally in cows' milk. It is an iron-binding glycoprotein of approximately 77 kDa and consists of a single polypeptide chain of 689 amino acids.

Production process: Bovine lactoferrin is isolated from skimmed milk or cheese whey via ion exchange and subsequent ultra-filtration steps. Finally it is dried by freeze drying or spraying and the large particles are sieved out. It is a virtually odourless, light pinkish powder.

Physical-Chemical properties of Bovine lactoferrin:

Moisture: < 4,5 %

Ash: < 1,5 %

Arsenic: < 2,0 mg/kg

Iron: < 350 mg/kg

Protein: > 93 %

of which bovine lactoferrin: > 95 %

of which other proteins: < 5,0 %

pH (2 % solution, 20 °C): 5,2-7,2

Solubility (2 % solution, 20 °C): complete

Buglossoides arvensis seed oil

Description/Definition:

Refined Buglossoides oil is extracted from the seeds of Buglossoides arvensis (L.) I.M.Johnst

Alpha-linolenic acid: ≥ 35 % w/w of total fatty acids

Stearidonic acid: ≥ 15 % w/w of total fatty acids

Linoleic acid: ≥ 8,0 % w/w of total fatty acids

Trans fatty acids: ≤ 2,0 % w/w of total fatty acids

Acid value: ≤ 0,6 mg KOH/g

Peroxide value: ≤ 5,0 meq O2/kg

Unsaponifiable content: ≤ 2,0 %

Protein content (total nitrogen): ≤ 10 μg/ml

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: Not detectable with a detection limit of 4,0 μg/kg

Calanus finmarchicus oil

Description/Definition:

The novel food is ruby coloured, slightly viscous oil with a slight shellfish odour extracted from the crustacean (marine zooplankton) Calanus finmarchicus. The ingredient consists primarily of wax esters (> 85 %) with minor amounts of triglycerides and other neutral lipids.

Specifications:

Water: < 1,0 %

Wax esters: > 85 %

Total fatty acids: > 46 %

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): > 3,0 %

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): > 4,0 %

Total fatty alcohols: > 28 %

C20:1 n-9 fatty alcohol: > 9,0 %

C22:1 n-11 fatty alcohol: > 12 %

Trans fatty acids: < 1,0 %

Astaxanthinesters: < 0,1 %

Peroxide value: < 3,0 meq. O2/kg

Chewing gum base (monomethoxypolyethylene glycol)

Description/Definition:

The novel food ingredient is a synthetic polymer (Patent number WO2006016179). It consists of branched polymers of monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (MPEG) grafted onto polyisoprene-graft-maleic anhydride (PIP-g-MA), and unreacted MPEG (less than 35 % by weight).

White to off-white colour.

CAS No.: 1246080-53-4

Characteristics:

Moisture: < 5,0 %

Aluminium: < 3,0 mg/kg

Lithium: < 0,5 mg/kg

Nickel: < 0,5 mg/kg

Residual anhydride: < 15 μmol/g

Polydispersity index: < 1,4

Isoprene: < 0,05 mg/kg

Ethylene oxide: < 0,2 mg/kg

Free maleic anhydride: < 0,1 %

Total oligomeres (less than 1 000 Dalton): ≤ 50 mg/kg

Ethylene glycol: < 200 mg/kg

Diethylene glycol: < 30 mg/kg

Monoethylene glycol methyl ether: < 3,0 mg/kg

Diethylene glycol methyl ether: < 4,0 mg/kg

Triethylene glycol methyl ether: < 7,0 mg/kg

1,4-Dioxane: < 2,0 mg/kg

Formaldehyde: < 10 mg/kg

Chewing gum base (Methyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer)

Description/Definition:

Methyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer is an anhydrous copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride.

Free-flowing, white to white-off powder

CAS No: 9011-16-9

Purity:

Assay value: At least 99,5 % in dry matter

Specific viscosity (1 % MEK): 2-10

Residual methyl vinyl ether: ≤ 150 ppm

Residual maleic anhydride: ≤ 250 ppm

Acetaldehyde: ≤ 500 ppm

Methanol: ≤ 500 ppm

Dilauroyl peroxide: ≤ 15 ppm

Total heavy metals: ≤ 10 ppm

Microbiological criteria:

Total aerobic plate count: ≤ 500 CFU/g

Mould/yeast: ≤ 500 CFU/g

Escherichia coli: Negative to test

Salmonella: Negative to test

Staphylococcus aureus: Negative to test

Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Negative to test

Chia oil from Salvia hispanica

Description/Definition:

Chia oil is produced from Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seeds (99,9 % pure) by cold-pressing. No solvents are used and, once pressed, the oil is held in decantation tanks and a filtration process employed to remove impurities. It can also be produced by extraction with supercritical CO2.

Production process:

Produced by cold pressing. No solvents are used and, once pressed, the oil is held in decantation tanks and a filtration process employed to remove impurities.

Acidity expressed as oleic acid: ≤ 2,0 %

Peroxide value: ≤ 10 meq/kg

Insoluble impurities: ≤ 0,05 %

Alpha linolenic acid: ≥ 60 %

Linoleic acid: 15-20 %

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica)

Description/Definition:

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is a summer annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Labiatae family. Post-harvest the seeds are cleaned mechanically. Flowers, leaves and other parts of the plant are removed.

Dry matter: 90-97 %

Protein: 15-26 %

Fat: 18-39 %

Carbohydrate (*): 18-43 %

Crude Fibre (**): 18-43 %

Ash: 3-7 %

Production process:

Production process of fruit juices and fruit juice blends beverages, containing Chia seeds, includes seed pre-hydration and pasteurisation steps. Microbiological controls and monitoring systems are in place.

Chitin-glucan from Aspergillus niger

Description/Definition:

Chitin-glucan is obtained from the mycelium of Aspergillus niger; it is a slightly yellow, odourless, free-flowing powder. It has a dry matter content of 90 % or more.

Chitin-glucan is composed largely of two polysaccharides:

Loss on drying: ≤ 10 %

Chitin-glucan: ≥ 90 %

Ratio of chitin to glucan: 30:70 to 60:40

Ash: ≤ 3,0 %

Lipids: ≤ 1,0 %

Proteins: ≤ 6,0 %

Chitin-glucan complex from Fomes fomentarius

Description/Definition:

Chitin-glucan complex is obtained from the cell walls of the fruit bodies of the fungus Fomes fomentarius. It consists primarily of two polysaccharides:

The production process consists of several steps, including: cleaning, reduction in size and grinding, softening in water and heating in an alkaline solution, washing, drying. No hydrolysis is applied during the production process.

Appearance: Powder, odourless, flavourless, brown

Purity:

Moisture: ≤ 15 %

Ash: ≤ 3,0 %

Chitin-glucan: ≥ 90 %

Ratio of chitin to glucan: 70:20

Total carbohydrates, excluding glucans: ≤ 0,1 %

Proteins: ≤ 2,0 %

Lipids: ≤ 1,0 %

Melanins: ≤ 8,3 %

Additives: None

pH: 6,7-7,5

Heavy metals:

Lead (ppm): ≤ 1,00

Cadmium (ppm): ≤ 1,00

Mercury (ppm): ≤ 0,03

Arsenic (ppm): ≤ 0,20

Microbiological criteria:

Total mesophilic bacteria: ≤ 103/g

Yeast and moulds: ≤ 103/g

Coliforms at 30 °C: ≤ 103/g

E. coli: ≤ 10/g

Salmonella and other pathogenic bacteria: Absence/25 g

Chitosan extract from fungi (Agaricus bisporus; Aspergillus niger)

Description/Definition:

The chitosan extract (containing mainly poly(D-glucosamine)) is obtained from stems of Agaricus bisporus or from the mycelium of Aspergillus niger.

The patented production process consists of several steps, including: extraction and deacetylation (hydrolysis) in alkaline medium, solubilisation in acidic medium, precipitation in alkaline medium, washing and drying.

Synonym: Poly(D-glucosamine)

Chitosan CAS number: 9012-76-4

Chitosan formula: (C6H11NO4)n

Appearance: fine free-flowing powder

Aspect: Off –white to slightly brownish

Odour: Odourless

Purity:

Chitosan content (% w/w dry weight): 85

Glucan content (% w/w dry weight): ≤ 15

Loss on drying (% w/w dry weight): ≤ 10

Viscosity (1 % in 1 % acetic acid): 1-15

Degree of acetylation (in % mol/wet weight): 0-30

Viscosity (1 % in 1 % acetic acid) (mPa.s): 1-14 for chitosan from Aspergillus niger; 12-25 for chitin from Agaricus bisporus

Ash (% w/dry weight): ≤ 3,0

Proteins (% w/dry weight): ≤ 2,0

Particle size: > 100 nm

Taped density (g/cm3): 0,7-1,0

Fat binding capacity 800 × 9 w/wet weight): pass

Heavy metals:

Mercury (ppm): ≤ 0,1

Lead (ppm): ≤ 1,0

Arsenic (ppm): ≤ 1,0

Cadmium (ppm): ≤ 0,5

Microbiological criteria:

Aerobic count (CFU/g): ≤ 103

Yeast and mould count (CFU/g): ≤ 103

Escherichia coli (CFU/g): ≤ 10

Enterobacteriaceae (CFU/g): ≤ 10

Salmonella: Absence/25 g

Listeria monocytogenes: Absence/25 g

Chondroitin sulphate

Description/Definition:

Chondroitin sulphate (sodium salt) is a biosynthetic product. It is obtained by chemical sulphation of chondroitin derived from fermentation by the bacterium Escherichia coli O5:K4:H4 strain U1-41 (ATCC 24502).

Chondroitin sulphate (sodium salt) (% dry basis): 95-105

MWw (weight avg.) (kDa): 5-12

MWn (number avg.) (kDa): 4-11

Dispersity (wh/w0,05): ≤ 0,7

Sulphation pattern (ΔDi-6S) (%): ≤ 85

Loss on drying (%) (105 °C to constant weight): ≤ 10,0

Residue on ignition (% dry basis): 20-30

Protein (% dry basis): ≤ 0,5

Endotoxins (EU/mg): ≤ 100

Total organic impurities (mg/kg): ≤ 50

Chromium Picolinate

Description/Definition:

Chromium picolinate is a reddish free-flowing powder, slightly soluble in water at pH 7. The salt is also soluble in polar organic solvents.

Chemical name: tris(2pyridinecarboxylato-N,O)chromium(III) or 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid chromium(III) salt

CAS No.: 14639-25-9

Chemical formula: Cr(C6H4NO2)3

Chemical characteristics:

Chromium Picolinate: ≥ 95 %

Chromium (III): 12-13 %

Chromium (VI): not detected

Water: ≤ 4,0 %

Cistus incanus L. Pandalis herb

Description:

Cistus incanus L. Pandalis herb; species belonging to the Cistaceae family and native to the Mediterranean region, Chalkidiki Peninsula.

Composition:

Moisture: 9–10 g/100 g herbs

Protein: 6,1 g/100 g herbs

Fat: 1,6 g/100 g herbs

Carbohydrates: 50,1 g/100 g herbs

Fiber: 27,1 g/100 g herbs

Minerals: 4,4 g/100 g herbs

Sodium: 0,18 g

Potassium: 0,75 g

Magnesium: 0,24 g

Calcium: 1,0 g

Iron: 65 mg

Vitamin B1: 3,0 μg

Vitamin B2: 30 μg

Vitamin B6: 54 μg

Vitamin C: 28 mg

Vitamin A: less than 0,1 mg

Vitamin E: 40–50 mg

Alpha-Tocopherol: 20–50 mg

Beta and Gamma-Tocopherols: 2–15 mg

Delta-Tocopherol: 0,1–2 mg

Citicoline

Citicoline (synthetic)

Description/Definition:

Citicoline is composed of cytosine, ribose, pyrophosphate and choline.

White crystalline powder

Chemical name: Choline cytidine 5′-pyrophosphate, Cytidine 5′-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P′-[2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl]ester inner salt

Chemical formula: C14H26N4O11P2

Molecular weight: 488,32 g/mol

CAS No.: 987-78-0

pH (sample solution of 1 %): 2,5-3,5

Purity:

Assay value: ≥ 98 % of dry matter

Loss on drying (100 °C for 4 hours): ≤ 5,0 %

Ammonium: ≤ 0,05 %

Arsenic: Not more than 2 ppm

Free phosphoric acids: ≤ 0,1 %

5′-Cytidylic acid: ≤ 1,0 %

Microbiological criteria:

Total plate count: ≤ 103 CFU/g

Yeast and moulds: ≤ 102 CFU/g

Escherichia coli: Absence in 1 g

Citicoline (microbial source)

Description/Definition:

It is produced by fermentation using a genetically modified strain of E. coli (BCT19/p40k)

The specification on citicoline from the microbial source is identical to the authorised synthetic citicoline.

Clostridium butyricum

Description/Definition:

Clostridium butyricum (CBM-588) is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, obligate anaerobic, non-pathogenic, non-genetically modified bacterium. Depository number FERM BP-2789

Microbiological criteria:

Total viable aerobic count: ≤ 103 CFU/g

Escherichia coli: Not detected in 1 g

Staphylococcus aureus: Not detected in 1 g

Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Not detected in 1 g

Yeast and moulds: ≤ 102 CFU/g

Extract of defatted cocoa powder

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Extract

Appearance: Dark brown powder free of visible impurities

Physical and chemical properties:

Polyphenol content: Min 55,0 % GAE

Theobromine content: Max 10,0 %

Ash content: Max 5,0 %

Moisture content: Max 8,0 %

Bulk density: 0,40-0,55 g/cm3

pH: 5,0-6,5

Residual solvent: Max 500 ppm

Low fat cocoa extract

Low fat Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) extract

Appearance: Dark red to purple powder

Cocoa extract, concentrate: Min 99 %

Silicon dioxide (technological aid): Max 1,0 %

Cocoa flavanols: Min. 300 mg/g

(-) Epicatechin: Min. 45 mg/g

Loss on drying: Max. 5,0 %

Coriander seed oil from Coriandrum sativum

Description/Definition:

Coriander seed oil is an oil containing glycerides of fatty acids that is produced from the seeds of the coriander plant Coriandrum sativum L.

Slight yellow colour, bland taste

CAS No.: 8008-52-4

Composition of fatty acids:

Palmitic acid (C16:0): 2-5 %

Stearic acid (C18:0): < 1,5 %

Petroselinic acid (cis-C18:1(n-12)): 60-75 %

Oleic acid (cis-C18:1 (n-9)): 8-15 %

Linoleic acid (C18:2): 12-19 %

α-Linolenic acid (C18:3): < 1,0 %

Trans fatty acids: ≤ 1,0 %

Purity:

Refractive index (20°C): 1,466-1,474

Acid value: ≤ 2,5 mg KOH/g

Peroxide value: ≤ 5,0 meq/kg

Iodine value: 88-110 units

Saponification value: 186-200 mg KOH/g

Unsaponifiable matter: ≤ 15 g/kg

Crataegus pinnatifida dried fruit

Description/Definition:

Dried fruits of Crataegus pinnatifida species belonging to the Rosaceae family and native to north China and Korea.

Composition:

Dry matter: 80 %

Carbohydrates: 55 g/kg fresh weight

Fructose: 26,5–29,3 g/100 g

Glucose: 25,5–28,1 g/100 g

Vitamin C: 29,1 mg/100 g fresh weight

Sodium: 2,9 g/100 g fresh weight

Compotes are products obtained by thermal processing of the edible part of one or several species of fruits, whole or in pieces, sieved or not, without significant concentration. Sugars, water, cider, spices and lemon juice may be used.

α-cyclodextrin

Description/Definition:

A non-reducing cyclic saccharide consisting of six α-1,4-linked D-glucopyranosyl units produced by the action of cyclodextrin glucosyltransferase (CGTase, EC 2.4.1.19) on hydrolyzed starch. Recovery and purification of α-cyclodextrin may be carried out using one of the following procedures: precipitation of a complex of α-cyclodextrin with 1-decanol, dissolution in water at elevated temperature and re-precipitation, steam-stripping of the complexant, and crystallisation of α-cyclodextrin from the solution; or chromatography with ion-exchange or gel filtration followed by crystallisation of α-cyclodextrin from the purified mother liquor; or membrane separation methods such as ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis: Description: Virtually odourless, white or almost white crystalline solid.

Synonyms: α-cyclodextrin, α-dextrin, cyclohexaamylose, cyclomaltohexaose, α-cycloamylase

Chemical name: Cyclohexaamylose

CAS No.: 10016-20-3

Chemical formula: (C6H10O5)6

Formula weight: 972,85

Assay: ≥ 98 % (dry basis)

Identification:

Melting range: Decomposes above 278 °C

Solubility: Freely soluble in water; very slightly soluble in ethanol

Specific rotation: [α]D 25: Between + 145° and +151° (1 % solution)

Chromatography: The retention time for the major peak in a liquid chromatogram of the sample corresponds to that for α-cyclodextrin in a chromatogram of reference α-cyclodextrin (available from Consortium für Elektrochemische Industrie GmbH, München, Germany or Wacker Biochem Group, Adrian, MI, USA) using the conditions described in the METHOD OF ASSAY

Purity:

Water: ≤ 11 % (Karl Fischer Method)

Residual complexant: ≤ 20 mg/kg

(1-decanol)

Reducing substances: ≤ 0,5 % (as glucose)

Sulphated ash: ≤ 0,1 %

Lead: ≤ 0,5 mg/kg

Method of assay:

Determine by liquid chromatography using the following conditions:

Chromatography: Liquid chromatograph equipped with a refractive index detector and an integrating recorder.

Column and packing: Nucleosil-100-NH2 (10 μm) (Macherey & Nagel Co. Düren, Germany) or similar

Length: 250 mm

Diameter: 4 mm

Temperature: 40 °C

Mobile phase: acetonitrile/water (67/33, v/v)

Flow rate: 2,0 ml/min

Injection volume: 10 μl

Procedure: Inject the sample solution into the chromatograph, record the chromatogram, and measure the area of the α-CD peak. Calculate the percentage of α-cyclodextrin in the test sample as follows:

% α-cyclodextrin (dry basis) = 100 × (AS/AR) (WR/WS)

where

As and AR are the areas of the peaks due to α-cyclodextrin for the sample solution and reference solution, respectively. Ws and WR are the weights (mg) of the test sample and reference α-cyclodextrin, respectively, after correcting for water content.

γ-cyclodextrin

Description/Definition:

A non-reducing cyclic saccharide consisting of eight α-1,4-linked D-glucopyranosyl units produced by the action of cyclodextrin glucosyltransferase (CGTase, EC 2.4.1.19) on hydrolysed starch. Recovery and purification of γ-cyclodextrin may be carried out by precipitation of a complex of γ-cyclodextrin with 8-cyclohexadecen-1-one, dissolution of the complex with water and n-decane, steam-stripping of the aqueous phase and recovery of gamma-CD from the solution by crystallisation.

Virtually odourless, white or almost white crystalline solid

Synonyms: γ-cyclodextrin, γ-dextrin, cyclooctaamylose, cyclomaltooctaose, γ-cycloamylase

Chemical name: Cyclooctaamylose

CAS number: 17465-86-0

Chemical formula: (C6H10O5)8

Assay: ≥ 98 % (dry basis)

Identification:

Melting range: Decomposes above 285 °C

Solubility: Freely soluble in water; very slightly soluble in ethanol

Specific rotation: [α]D 25: between + 174° and + 180° (1 % solution)

Purity:

Water: ≤ 11 %

Residual complexant (8-cyclohexadecen-1-one (CHDC)): ≤ 4 mg/kg

Residual solvent (n-decane): ≤ 6 mg/kg

Reducing substances: ≤ 0,5 % (as glucose)

Sulphated ash: ≤ 0,1 %

Dextran preparation produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides