Novel Food status Catalogue
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Cannabinoids
Latest update: 17/11/2023
hamp (DK)
Hanf (DE)
hennep (NL)
chanvre (FR)
cânhamo (PT)
konopie siewne (PL)
harilik kanep (ET)
konopí seté (CZ)
Cáñamo (ES)
indiai kender (HU)
Βιομηχανική ή κλωστική κάνναβη (EL)
Kaņepe (sējas) (LV)
Hampa (SE)
navadna ali industrijska konoplja (SL)
hamppu (FI)DescriptionHemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of consumption has been demonstrated are not novel.
Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.
Extract of : COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/915 of 25 April 2023 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
LINK: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/915
A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions. Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of Cannabis sativa L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water infusion of hemp leaves.
Extract of EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species
LINK: EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species
Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market of hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.) and derived products in Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national competent authorities.
For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult the entry “cannabinoids”.
NOT NOVEL IN FOOD – According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the competent authority(ies) of the Member State(s).
- Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions
NOT NOVEL IN FOOD – According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the competent authority(ies) of the Member State(s).
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