Process description
Service requests
In order to determine the status of the novel food, an undertaking must submit an advisory request to the Food and Veterinary Service, including the following information:
Cover letter 1;
2. the technical documentation;
3. supporting documents;
Explanatory Note 4 specifying the purpose and relevance of the documents submitted and describing the link between the various elements of the information. In particular, as regards the evidence submitted to demonstrate that, in the Union, a food was used to a significant extent in human consumption before 15 May 1997, where, in order to be able to reach a conclusion, documents from several sources should be examined.
You can also submit documents signed with an e-signature using e-mail.
Documents may also be submitted using the institution's e-address.
Preparing the decision is a free service.Receipt of services
The PVD shall evaluate the documents submitted and prepare a decision indicating whether the product concerned is to be considered as a novel food, accompanied by a justification.
The Food and Veterinary Service shall inform both the operator and the other Member States and the European Commission of the decision taken.
The Union list of authorised novel foods is listed in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 of the European Commission of 20 December 2017 establishing a Union list of novel foods in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council3.