ACNFP/SACN sub-group

The ACNFP has established a joint sub-group with the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) to consider approaches to the nutritional assessment of novel foods, including those from genetically modified sources.

The sub-group will review the existing guidelines for the nutritional assessment of novel foods, and consider whether the guidance should be refined to provide applicants with specific details of the nutritional data required to support a novel food application.

It is intended that the resulting advice will be used by:

  • the ACNFP in its future evaluations of novel foods;
  • applicants making novel applications through the UK;
    • and
  • the Food Standards Agency, which will circulate it to other EU bodies (including the European Food Safety Authority) in order to develop a consistent approach to the nutritional assessment of novel foods.

Further information on the activities of the sub-group can be obtained by contacting:

Sandy Lawrie
Tel: 020 7276 8565
Email: Sandy Lawrie

ACNFP/SACN sub-group members
List of members of the sub-group.

ACNFP/SACN sub-group terms of reference
Terms of reference will be discussed at the sub-group's first meeting on 25 March 2004.

Meetings of the ACNFP/SACN sub-group
Agendas, papers and minutes for sub-group meetings.

http://www.acnfp.gov.uk/acnfpsacnsub/