ACNFP
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON NOVEL FOODS AND PROCESSES
ACNFP Secretariat
Food Standards Agency
Room 515b Aviation House
125 Kingsway
London WC2B 6NH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7276 8595
Fax: +44 (0)20 7276 8564
acnfp@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Simplified procedure
Substantial Equivalence applications submitted to the UK Competent Authority under the Novel Foods Regulation.
Applications made under Article 5 of Regulation (EC) 258/97
Article 5 of the Novel Food Regulation (EC) 258/97, allows the company concerned to notify the European Commission of their intention to market a novel food, which is substantially equivalent to an existing food in terms of nutritional value, metabolism, intended use and level of undesirable substances.
Astaxanthin extract
March 2004: Application from US Nutra for an opinion on the equivalence of astaxanthin-rich carotenoid oleoresin extracted from the algae Haematococcus pluvialis using super critical carbon dioxide extraction. Authorised June 2004.
Astaxanthin extract: Algatechnologies (1998) Ltd.
July 2007. Application from Algatechnologies (1998) Ltd. for an opinion on the equivalence of astaxanthin-rich extract obtained from Haematococcus pluvialis, using supercritical carbon dioxide. Authorised April 2008.
Astaxanthin extract: Cyanotech Corporation
June 2006. Application from Cyanotech Corporation for an opinion on the equivalence of astaxanthin-rich extract obtained from the dried algae biomass of Haematococcus pluvialis, using supercritical carbon dioxide. Authorised February 2007.
Astaxanthin extract: Parry Nutraceuticals
February 2009. Application from Parry Nutraceuticals for an opinion on the equivalence of astaxanthin-rich extract obtained from the dried algae biomass of Haematococcus pluvialis, using solvent extraction. Under evaluation.
Chia seed: The Chia Company
February 2010. Application from The Chia Company for an opinion on the equivalence of chia seed grown in Australia, compared with the Columbus Paradigm chia seed which is grown in South America. Under evaluation
Forbes Cholesterol-lowering Phytosterol Esters
FCP-3P7 is the product code for a cholesterol-lowering food ingredient containing esters of plant sterols and plant stanols produced by Forbes Medi-Tech.
Glucosamine hydrochloride
February 2004: Application from Cargill for an opinion on the equivalence of glucosamine HCL derived from Aspergillus niger compared with the existing glucosamine HCL derived from shellfish. Authorised August 2004.
Lentinan-rich extract: MediMush
September 2006. Application from MediMush for an opinion on the equivalence of lentinan-rich extract obtained from the mycelium of fermented-produced shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes). Under evaluation.
Noni juice: Agrolabs Inc.
December 2004: Application from Agrolabs Inc for an opinion on the equivalence of noni juice (from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L). UK opinion finalised. Awaiting notification from the Commission.
Noni juice: Hawaiian Noni LLC
October 2005: Application from Hawaiian Noni LLC for an opinion on the equivalence of noni fruit (from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L). Awaiting notification.
Noni juice: Leap of Faith Farms
January 2006: Application from Leap of Faith Farms for an opinion on the equivalence of noni juice (from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L). Authorised September 2006.
Noni juice: Mi GmbH
March 2005: Application from Mi GmbH for an opinion on the equivalence of noni juice (from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L). Authorised June 2005.
Noni juice: Natures Products Ltd
September 2004: Application from Natures Products Ltd for an opinion on the equivalence of noni juice (from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L). Authorised November 2004.
Noni juice: Neways Inc.
July 2003: Application from Neways Inc. for an opinion on the equivalence of noni juice (from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L), grown in Hawaii. Awaiting notification.
Noni juice: Noni de Tahiti Ltd
May 2007: Application from Noni De Tahiti Ltd for an opinion on the equivalence of noni fruit (from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia L). Authorised in June 2007. Awaiting notification from the Commission.
Noni juice: PINA
7 May 2004: Application from Pacific Islands Noni Association (PINA) for an opinion on the equivalence of noni juice (from the fruits of Morinda citrifolia L), grown in various Pacific Islands. Awaiting notification.
Oils derived from two GM cottonseed lines
The Committee on Novel Foods and Processes has considered these applications under Articles 3(4) and 5 of the Novel Food Regulation, (EC) 258/97, on the substantial equivalence of oil derived from two distinct genetically modified cotton lines, Insect Protected line 531 and Roundup Ready line 1445.
Phytosterol application: Cognis
May 2004: Application from Cognis GmbH & Co requesting an opinion on the equivalence of phytosterols to be used in milk and yoghurt-type products, and yellow fat spreads. Authorised July 2004.
Phytosterol application: DDO Processing
November 2005: Application from DDO Processing for an opinion on the equivalence of phytosterols for use as an ingredient in various food categories. Awaiting notification.
Phytosterol application: DRT
August 2006: Application from DRT for an opinion on the substantial equivalence of phytosterols as an ingredient in various food categories. Under evaluation
Phytosterol application: Prima Pharm
September 2005: Application from Prima Pharm requesting an opinion on the equivalence of phytosterols to be used in yellow fat spreads, milk based fruit drinks, yoghurt type products, cheese type products, soya drinks, milk and fermented milk type products. Awaiting notification.
Phytosterol application: Triple Crown
May 2004: Application from Triple Crown AB requesting an opinion on the equivalence of phytosterols to be used in milk-type and yoghurt-type products. Authorised November 2005.
Phytosterols: Lipofoods
August 2006: Application from Lipofoods for an opinion on the equivalence of phytosterols as an ingredient in various food categories. Authorised February 2007.
Phytosterols: Naturis (ACI Group Ltd)
December 2007: Application from Naturis for an opinion on the substantial equivalence of phytosterols as an ingredient in various food categories. Under evaluation.
Saskatoon berries
May 2004: Application from Prairie Lane Ltd for an opinion on the equivalence of saskatoon berries to blueberries. Rejected June 2004.