Press Release: Novel foods: MEPs call for moratorium on nano-foods and labelling of cloned meat

The European Parliament's Environment Committee approved on 24 November 2014 draft plans to encourage food innovation via a new, simplified authorization procedure for novel foods.

Nonetheless, the committee amended the text and proposed a moratorium on the use of nanomaterials in food, based on the precautionary principle. They also added provisions for compulsory labelling of cloned food products.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: 'Novel foods' regulation returns to the EU's agenda http://www.europeansources.info/record/novel-foods-regulation-returns-to-the-eus-agenda/

EurActiv, 26.11.14: Commission sent back to drawing board on novel foods law http://www.euractiv.com/sections/agriculture-food/commission-sent-back-drawing-board-novel-foods-law-310313

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