European Commission clarifies that concentrated olive polyphenol extracts are classified as Novel Foods unless authorised.
It confirms that while traditional olive preparations remain outside Novel Food rules, highly concentrated extracts rich in polyphenols such as hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol are classified as Novel Foods unless specifically authorised. The revision aligns the catalogue with existing EFSA consultation outcomes, turning previously advisory science into official rules.
5/16/2026 · 3 sources
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