Novel foods
What are novel foods and food ingredients?
Updated on 16/02/2021
Keywords : Nutrition, Novel foods, Nutrivigilance
Thanks to globalisation and the endless identification of additional sources of nutrients, new types of food are constantly appearing on our plates. In France, the nutrivigilance scheme monitors any adverse effects associated with their consumption. What are these novel foods and ingredients and how are they regulated in Europe?
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Energy drinks
Updated on 01/12/2017
Keywords : Novel foods, Nutrivigilance, Energy drinks, Adverse effects
The term “energy drink” refers to beverages meant to “boost energy” by stimulating the nervous system, which usually contain ingredients that are supposed to be “energising” such as taurine, caffeine, guarana, ginseng, vitamins, etc. Since 2001, the Agency has received various formal requests to assess the safety and nutritional value of these beverages. Since 2011, ANSES has also been monitoring adverse effects suspected of being linked to the consumption of these products, within the framework of its nutritional vigilance scheme. Details of the Agency’s work and recommendations are given below
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