Novel food is any food or food ingredient that has not been significantly used for human consumption in the European Community before May 15, 1997. Regulation 285/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27 January 1997, establishes procedures for the approval of novel foods and food ingredients. 

More information:

- Risk assessment

- Legislation

Publications:

- Further development and evaluation of functional foods - novel food. Regulation on nutrition and health claims.

- AESAN Scientific Committee Journal No. 5

- Risk assessment of novel foods