The novel food evaluation process delays access to food innovation in the European Union
Jérôme Le Bloch, Marie Rouault, Cédric Langhi, Malorie Hignard, Victoria Iriantsoa, Olivier Michelet
Abstract
This article analyzes the timelines of 292 novel food (NF) applications submitted to EFSA between 2018 and 2024 under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The average duration from submission to publication was 2.56 ± 1.19 years, with significant variability, and delays due to suitability checks and additional data requests. Improved guidelines and pre-submission support could streamline the process, fostering innovation and timely market access for NFs.
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TimelineEuropean unionProcess (computing)BusinessFood safetyDuration (music)Market accessProcess managementComputer scienceMarketingInternational tradeMedicineGeographyLiteratureArchaeologyPathologyArtOperating systemAgricultureConsumer Attitudes and Food LabelingAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactNutrition, Genetics, and Disease