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Novel foods: Status of certain algae species

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Food safety / Novel/traditional foods

Summary

Over 20 algae species have been included in the EU Novel Food Status Catalogue as "non-novel foods". This indicates that pre-market authorisation as novel foods is not required before they are sold on the EU market, either as food or specifically in food supplements. This should help the development of the sector by providing clarity on the legal status of these products and removing the considerable costs associated with novel food authorisations.