Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1213 of 22 July 2015 authorising extension of uses of flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2015) 4968)
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Flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (hereinafter referred to as ‘Glavonoid’), as specified in Annex I may be placed on the market in the Union as a novel food ingredient for the uses specified in Annex II without prejudice to the provisions of Directive 96/8/EC and Directive 1999/21/EC. Glavonoid shall not be sold to the final consumer as such.
1. The designation of Glavonoid authorised by this Decision on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra L.’. 2. There shall be a statement on the labelling of the foods where the product was added as a novel food ingredient indicating that: (a) the product should not be consumed by pregnant and breast feeding women, children and young adolescents; and (b) people taking prescription drugs should only consume the product under medical supervision; (c) a maximum of 120 mg of Glavonoid per day should be consumed. 3. The amount of Glavonoid in the final food shall be indicated on the labelling of the food containing it. 4. Beverages containing Glavonoid shall be presented to the final consumer as single portions.
This Decision is addressed to Kaneka Pharma Europe NV Triomflaan 173, 1160 Brussels, Belgium.
ANNEX I SPECIFICATIONS OF GLAVONOID Description Glavonoid is an extract derived from the roots or rootstock of Glycyrrhiza glabra by extraction with ethanol followed by further extraction of this ethanolic extract with medium-chain triglycerides. It is a dark-brown coloured liquid, containing 2,5 % to 3,5 % of glabridin. Specifications Parameter Moisture less than 0,5 % Ash less than 0,1 % Peroxide value less than 0,5 meq/kg Glabridin 2,5 to 3,5 % of fat Glycyrrhizinic acid less than 0,005 % Fat including polyphenol-type substances not less than 99 % Protein less than 0,1 % Carbohydrates not detectable
ANNEX II AUTHORISED USES OF GLAVONOID Food category Maximum content of Glavonoid Foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction (only for products presented as a replacement for the whole of the daily diet) 120 mg of daily consumption Dietary foods for special medical purposes 120 mg of daily consumption
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