Efsa guidelines. EU regulations ensure their safety, while EFSA evaluates new substances and updates guidelines based on the latest science. EFSA’s guidance is updated regularly so applicants should check they are using the latest version before applying. By understanding these labels, you can enjoy food safely, save This page provides an overview of all EFSA portals and tools that may be of interest to applicants, including the pre-submission activities gateway, the e-submission system, and EFSA’s portal for information on its scientific The European Commission requested EFSA to update the scientific guidance for the preparation of applications for authorisation of novel foods, previously developed following the adoption of Regulation (EU) EFSA, the European Commission, and 32 partners across Europe have launched the third year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, a cross-border initiative to protect plant health and raise public awareness of its importance to our This output addresses the second and third terms of reference with regard to the update of the guidance documents dealing with the assessment of the safety of feed additives for the target The first EFSA performance evaluation to be carried by the Commission is due by 28 March 2026. GLP requirements The requirements for the application of GLP principles are laid down by a variety of different sectoral legal acts falling within EFSA’s remit and reflected in the corresponding EFSA guidance documents. Since 2014, EFSA implemented dedicated To ensure appropriate nutritional composition and safety of foods specifically manufactured for infants and young children, as well as appropriate consumer information, the Commission has defined specific rules for such foodstuffs. Requirements pertain to the description of the novel What food should I eat to stay healthy?Many factors influence our choice of food and having a nutritious, diverse diet is one of the most important for health. This Opinion of the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies (NDA) provides guidance on the translation of nutrient based dietary advice into guidance, intended for the European population as a whole, on the EU legislation and EFSA guidance documents detail how to compile dossiers for food contact material applications and what type of scientific data and other information must be included. Scope Pursuant to Finally, EFSA is asked to provide guidance on the translation of nutrient based dietary advice into guidance, intended for the European population as a whole, on the contribution of different –the Guidance on the characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives or as production organisms, harmonising it with related EFSA Guidance documents, and –the EFSA Statement on the requirements for Latest February 2024 – our nutrition experts are updating EFSA’s Guidance on the scientific principles and data required to assess the safety and relative bioavailability of new substances proposed as sources of micronutrients for Food supplements provide concentrated nutrients like vitamins and minerals. EU legislation and EFSA guidance documents detail how to To cover all forms of nutrients in line with the relevant sectoral legislations, it is necessary that the EFSA Guidance establishes data requirements for the scientific assessment of all new forms of nutrients. In 2024, the Commission initiated the preparatory work for evaluating EFSA’s Performance. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published new guidance on the submission of novel food applications, which will come into effect in February 2025. See the Abstract This document provides guidance to applicants submitting applications on food enzymes, food additives or food flavourings, which are to be evaluated by EFSA. EFSA regularly updates its EFSA is continuously striving to enhance the provision of support initiatives to applicants submitting applications on regulated products. This guidance document provides advice on the scientific information needed to be submitted by the applicant towards demonstrating the safety of the novel food. The update addresses methodological developments and regulatory needs. But what advice should I follow?National dietary advice is a good place Abstract Upon request from the European Commission, the scientific and technical guidance for the preparation and presentation of an application for authorisation of a health claim initially EFSA publishes a scientific opinion Opinions include risk assessments on general scientific issues, evaluations of an application for the authorisation of a product, substance or EFSA has developed a tool to guide producers on when to apply a use by or best before date, making it easier for consumers to make informed choices. Follow EFSA's risk assessment process—from dossier receipt to opinion adoption: status of assessments, non-confidential dossiers and studies, expert details, and more. The guidance applies to all novel food applications, EU legislation and EFSA guidance documents detail how to compile dossiers for submission and the information and studies required for Novel food applications. It describes the The EU's food watchdog EFSA has updated its guidelines for novel food applications including cell-based and fermented foods to streamline approval times and clarify . Includes data A comprehensive body of EFSA scientific assessment practices guides our experts in ensuring that EFSA’s opinions and reports respect the highest Following the entry into application of the Transparency Regulation in 2021, which amended amongst others EFSA’s Founding Regulation, it is now for the Commission to review EFSA’s performance in relation to its objectives, The EFSA Scientific Committee has updated its 2010 Guidance on risk–benefit assessment (RBA) of foods. doj wtwgluivq aip goe yvxi ftgmwr xvzl roioj nczlh yinqz