Table 5.
Overview of the NFs based on Schizochytrium DHA‐rich oil currently present in the Union List
| Name of the novel food | Year of 1st authorisation | Decisions | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schizochytrium sp. oil | 2003 | Decision 2003/427/ECa, 2009/778/ECb, 2014/463/EUc and 2019/109d | Extension of use under assessment for IF and FOF (so far not authorised for this NF) |
| Schizochytrium sp. oil rich in DHA and EPA | 2012 | Authorised by United Kingdom | – |
| Schizochytrium sp. (ATCC PTA‐9695) oil | 2015 | Decision 2015/545e | Authorised use on IF and FOF |
| Schizochytrium sp. (T18) oil | 2017 | Authorised by Ireland | Authorised use on IF and FOF |
Commission Decision 2003/427/EC: Commission Decision of 5 June 2003 authorising the placing on the market of oil rich in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council. OJ L 144, 16.6.2003, p. 13–14.
Commission Decision 2009/778/EC: Commission Decision of 22 October 2009 concerning the extension of uses of algal oil from the micro‐algae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council. OJ L 278, 23.10.2009, p. 56–57.
Commission Implementing Decision 2014/463/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 14 July 2014 on authorising the placing on the market of oil from the micro‐algae Schizochytrium sp. as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Decisions 2003/427/EC and 2009/778/EC. OJ L 209, 16.7.2014, p. 55–58.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/109 of 24 January 2019 authorising an extension of use of Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. OJ L23, 25.1.2019, p. 7–10.
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/545 of 31 March 2015 authorising the placing on the market of oil from the micro‐algae Schizochytrium sp. (ATCC PTA‐9695) as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council; OJ L 90, 2.4.2015, p. 7–10.