In the EU, novel foods can benefit from data protection under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 [1], which provides a form of intellectual property protection for the scientific data submitted during the authorization process. Companies that invest in generating safety and scientific data for a novel food authorization can receive up to…
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has suggested a safe limit of 1 µg/kg body weight for the combined intake of delta-8 and delta-9 THC from food. The CONTAM Panel had previously set an acute reference dose (ARfD) of 1 μg/kg body weight for Δ9‐THC derived from adverse effects on…
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The Dutch Inspection Council (Keuringsraad) decided that the term “probiotic” can only be used once on the package and under strict conditions.[1,2] In general, the term “probiotic” can not be used in the EU because it is considered a general, non-specific health claim, which must be accompanied by a specific…
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