China NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for FOUR new food materials, ten new food additives and one new food related materials have been received.

On March 21, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 4 new food materials. Comments are welcomed before April 20, 2025.

In the European Union (EU), a novel food is defined as a food, food ingredient or manufacturing process that has not been consumed or used in the EU before 15th May 1997. All novel foods, must be approved before being placed on the market. To obtain approval, the applicant is required to submit a novel food dossier built in compliance with the latest guidance documents to the European Commission. The dossier will be scientifically assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Since the implementation of the Novel Food Regulations in 2018, EFSA has issued several guidance documents to facilitate applicants in their application activities. In September 2024, EFSA updated its guidance concerning the scientific and administrative requirements for novel food application.

On March 20, 2025, three new food-related products, including Ammonium salt of dodecanoic acid, Hexanedioic acid, polymer with2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol and 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane are hereby invited to give their opinions publicly. Please send your written comments before Apr. 19, 2025, and if you do not send your comments before the deadline, it will be regarded as no different opinions.

On March 21, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 8 new food additives for public comments, including 2 new food additives, 2 new food nutrition enhancers, 1 food additive with expanded scope, 1 food processing aid with expanded scope and 1 food additive with supplemented quality specifications. Comments are welcomed before April 20, 2025.