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#32026R0386Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/386 of 20 February 2026 authorising the placing on the market of defatted rapeseed powder as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

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🇬🇧 English

This regulation authorises NapiFeryn BioTech Sp. z o.o. to place defatted rapeseed powder (formerly called rapeseed protein-fibre concentrate) on the EU market as a novel food. The product is authorised for use as a food ingredient in various products for the general population, in foods for special medical purposes, and in food supplements for individuals aged 10 and above. EFSA concluded the novel food is safe provided that persons over 10 years do not consume both foods containing the powder and supplements containing it on the same day. A maximum intake of 10 g/day applies to food supplements. The authorisation grants five years of data protection to the applicant from 15 March 2026. Mandatory labelling is required to warn consumers about the combined intake restriction and to inform mustard-allergic individuals due to potential cross-reactivity.

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Key Changes

  • Authorises defatted rapeseed powder as a novel food for general population, FSMP and food supplements from age 10
  • Maximum 10 g/day limit established for use in food supplements
  • Prohibits consumption of both foods containing the NF and supplements containing the NF on the same day for individuals above 10 years

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Only place defatted rapeseed powder on the EU market as a novel food if it is authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods per Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

NapiFeryn BioTech Sp. z o.o. and all food business operators placing the product on the market
licensing
high

Ensure that individuals aged 10 and above do not consume foods containing defatted rapeseed powder and food supplements containing defatted rapeseed powder on the same day

Food business operators and NapiFeryn BioTech Sp. z o.o.
operational
high

Limit maximum intake of defatted rapeseed powder in food supplements to 10 g/day

Manufacturers and distributors of food supplements containing defatted rapeseed powder
operational
high

Include mandatory labelling warning consumers about the combined intake restriction (prohibition of consuming both foods and supplements containing the powder on the same day)

Food business operators placing products containing defatted rapeseed powder on the market
disclosure
high

Include mandatory labelling informing consumers with mustard allergies of potential cross-reactivity risk

Food business operators placing products containing defatted rapeseed powder on the market
disclosure

Affected Parties

Food manufacturersFood supplement producers+4 more…

Tags

novel food,rapeseed powder,defatted rapeseed