Normative 149
Holidays are over
The holidays for us are over. We are now ready to face the coming period, which will be rich in events and topics to be followed, first of that of the definition of edible insects legislation that will come into force on January 1st, 2018. We all have a lot of work to do to […]
Swiss EntoFood Congress 2017
Swiss Ento Food, the Swiss congress on edible insects, provides a unique opportunity to become familiar with the new and exciting edible insect scene. The event will close with a panel discussion in which participants will be able to take an active part by submitting their questions to recognized experts. Simultaneous translation will be provided […]
IPIFF Conference 2017
This international conference aims to bring together insect producing companies, high level representatives from EU institutions, industry and consumers’ representatives, to take stock of relevant EU legislative developments and explore future opportunities on the use of insects for food or feed applications. Info here
Novel food dossier: mind the step!
On the EFSA Web site there is written that “Dossiers should include data on the compositional, nutritional, toxicological and allergenic properties of the novel food as well as information relating to the production process, and the proposed uses and use levels”. Is it possible that the presentation of a highly detailed dossier as concerns production […]
EFSA helps the companies with the Novel Food applications
Small and medium-sized companies now can receive support from EFSA for the submission of a novel food application. See all the details here.
1st July 2017: insects proteins allowed in aquafeed
The new Regulation on the use of insects-derived proteins in aquafeed has finally been published on the Official Journal of the European Union! The first big step ahead. Clic here to read the full text.
Insect as feed: a new note from the Italian Minister of Health
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