Defra – GB-Wide ‘Not for EU’ Labelling – New Legislative Framework To safeguard the supply of retail goods into Northern Ireland, Defra has now introduced new legislation which empowers the Defra Secretary of State to introduce ‘Not for EU’ labelling in Great Britain by commodity, should the need arise. Defra – GB-Wide ‘Not for EU’ Labelling – New Legislative Framework
NIRMS – Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance Defra has corrected their guidance on labelling requirements for certain products moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS). NIRMS – Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance
EFSA – Joint Industry Letter on EFSA’s Performance Sent to the EC A joint industry letter from 24 representatives, including AESGP and representing thousands of food and feed operators, was sent to the European Commission (EC) and the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) on 28 May, highlighting issues with EFSA's performance. EFSA – Joint Industry Letter on EFSA’s Performance Sent to the EC
EFSA Opinion – Allulose (Sugar Alternative) as a Novel Food EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safety of D-Allulose as a novel food in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA Opinion – Allulose (Sugar Alternative) as a Novel Food
EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Zinc L-carnosine as a Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for authorisation of Zinc L-carnosine as a novel food. EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Zinc L-carnosine as a Novel Food
JRC Consultation on EU Harmonised Label for Packaging Waste The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has launched a targeted stakeholder consultation as part of their technical work on the harmonised label. The survey aims to gather more detailed feedback on the design aspects of material-based waste sorting labels to be applied to product packaging and waste receptacles across the EU. The deadline to respond is 16 June. JRC Consultation on EU Harmonised Label for Packaging Waste
EFSA Opinion – Yellow Tomato Extract as a Novel Food EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safety of a Yellow Tomato Extract as a novel food in food supplements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA Opinion – Yellow Tomato Extract as a Novel Food
New EPR Guidance for ‘Small Producers’ Organisations classed as 'small producers' must register and report packaging data annually to comply with the EPR scheme as detailed in the new Defra guidance. New EPR Guidance for ‘Small Producers’
EFSA Opinion – Health Claim for Olive Oil Polyphenols and Lipid Metabolism EFSA has published its opinion on Olive oil polyphenols and the maintenance of normal HDL‐cholesterol concentrations. EFSA Opinion – Health Claim for Olive Oil Polyphenols and Lipid Metabolism
EFSA Opinion – Safety of Bacteria Clostridium Butyricum TO‐A as a Novel Food EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safety of Clostridium butyricum TO‐A as a novel food in food supplements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA Opinion – Safety of Bacteria Clostridium Butyricum TO‐A as a Novel Food
EFSA Assessment New Genomic Techniques Draft Protocol Consultation EFSA has launched a public consultation on the protocol for ‘Request to provide scientific and technical assistance for a regular horizon scanning to assess new scientific data on plants, animals, microorganisms and products thereof obtained by new genomic techniques’. EFSA Assessment New Genomic Techniques Draft Protocol Consultation
EFSA Re‐evaluation of Acesulfame K (E 950) as a Food Additive EFSA’s Food Additives and Flavourings Panel has published its updated opinion on acesulfame K (E 950), confirming no safety concerns at current use levels. The acceptable daily intake has been raised to 15 mg/kg bw/day, up from 9 mg/kg. EFSA Re‐evaluation of Acesulfame K (E 950) as a Food Additive
