Article 1
The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1026 of 8 April 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the specifications of the novel food astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1026 of 8 April 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the specifications of the novel food astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae
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Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
Supplementary provisions
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
ANNEX In Table 2 (‘ Specifications ’) of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470, the entry for ‘Astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae’ is replaced by the following: Authorised Novel Food Specification ‘ Astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae Description: Astaxanthin is a carotenoid produced by Haematococcus pluvialis algae. Production methods for the growth of the algae are variable; using “closed” systems exposed to sunlight or strictly controlled illuminated light alternatively open ponds may be used. The algal cells are harvested and dried; the oleoresin is extracted using either super critical CO 2 or a solvent (ethyl acetate). The Astaxanthin is diluted and standardized to 2,5 %, 5,0 %, 7,0 %, 10 %, 15 % or 20 % using olive oil, safflower oil, Sunflower oil or MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides). Characteristics/Composition: Fat: 42,2-99 % Protein: ≤ 4,4 % Carbohydrate: ≤ 52,8 % Fibre: < 1,0 % Ash: ≤ 4,2 % Specification of Carotenoids % w/w Total Astaxanthins: 2,9-11,1 % 9-cis-astaxanthin: 0,3-30,0 % 13-cis-astaxanthin: 0,2-7,0 % Astaxanthin monoesters: 66,7-91,5 % Astaxanthin diesters: 0,16-32,5 % Beta-Carotene: 0,01-0,3 % Lutein: ≤ 1,8 % Canthaxanthin: ≤ 1,30 % Microbiological criteria: Total aerobic bacteria: < 3 000 CFU/g Yeast and Moulds: < 100 CFU/g Coliforms: < 10 CFU/g E. coli: Negative Salmonella: Negative Staphylococcus: Negative’
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