Press Release: Novel foods: EU talks go on

Another round of constructive discussions on new EU rules for novel foods took place between the Latvian presidency and representatives of the European Parliament and the Commission on 12 May 2015. Despite certain convergence on some elements further work is required to reach an agreement.

The rules under discussion are aimed at making the authorisation process of novel foods faster and cheaper while preserving the high level of protection of human health. The draft new rules are also expected to facilitate the access to the EU market for traditional foods from third countries having a history of safe food use.

ESO: Background information: Novel foods: MEPs call for moratorium on nano-foods and labelling of cloned meat http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-novel-foods-meps-call-for-moratorium-on-nano-foods-and-labelling-of-cloned-meat/

EurActiv, 13.05.15: Parliament makes ‘final offer’ on novel foods, cloning http://www.euractiv.com/sections/agriculture-food/parliament-makes-final-offer-novel-foods-cloning-314557

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