Novel foods (common procedure)

This procedure establishes a common authorization process for 'novel foods'—foods that do not have a significant history of consumption in the EU before 1997. It ensures that new food products, including those produced from new sources or via new processes, are safely evaluated before entering the market to protect public health.

This affects food producers, innovators, and importers who wish to sell new types of food. It streamlines the application process to provide more legal certainty and faster market access while maintaining strict safety standards.