L 28/14
ANNEX
The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is amended as follows: (1) in Table 1 (Authorised novel foods), the following entry is inserted: Conditions under which the novel food may be used
‘Frozen, dried and powder forms of yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva)
Specified food category
Additional specific labelling requirements
Maximum levels (g/100g) 1.
Depending on the form used, the des­ ignation of the novel food on the label­ (marketed as such or ling of the foodstuffs containing it reconstituted according shall be ‘frozen yellow mealworm (Te­ to the instructions) Frozen
Dried or powder
30
10
Cereal bars
30
15
Dried pasta based products; pasta based dishes (excluding dried puffed pasta); pizza and pizza-like dishes
15
10
Dried stuffed pasta based products
30
15
Pre-mixes (dry) for baked products
30
15
Sauces
30
10
Potato, legumes based dishes
15
10
Whey powder
40
20
Meat analogues
80
50
Soups and salads
20
5
Chips/crisps
40
20
Beer-like beverages; mixed alcoholic drinks; alcoholic drink mixes
1
1
Chocolate confectionary
30
10
Nuts, oilseeds and chickpeas
40
30
Authorised on 1 March 2022.
This inclusion is based on proprietary scientific evidence and scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
Applicant: Fair Insects BV, Industriestraat 3, 5107 NC Dongen, the Netherlands.
During the period of data protection, the novel food is authorised for placing on the market within the Union only by Fair Insects BV, unless a subsequent applicant obtains authorisation for that novel food without reference to the proprietary scientific evidence or scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, or with the agreement of Fair Insects BV.
End date of the date protection: 1 March 2027.’
9.2.2022
Multigrain bread and rolls; crackers and breadsticks
2.
The labelling of the foodstuffs contain­ ing frozen, dried and powder forms of yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor lar­ va) shall bear a statement that this in­ gredient may cause allergic reactions to consumers with known allergies to crustaceans and products thereof and to dust mites.
This statement shall ap­ pear in close proximity to the list of ingredients.
Data protection
Official Journal of the European Union
Frozen, dried and powder forms of yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva)
Tenebrio molitor larva)’, ‘dried yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva)’, or ‘yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor lar­ va) powder’.
Other requirements
EN
Authorised novel food