Consultation on the Authorisation of 16 Regulated Products 2026

We are seeking stakeholders’ views in relation to the proposed authorisation of 16 novel foods.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 16 November 2026

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The UK Government is currently negotiating a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement with the European Union (EU).  Under the proposed Agreement, the UK would align with all EU legislation within the scope of the Agreement, including market authorisations (subject to any exceptions being agreed during the negotiations with the EU).  Once the Agreement enters into force, rules applying in Great Britain (GB) would be updated in line with EU rules as they changed over time. 

Products already authorised by the EU, and the conditions attached to those authorisations, would also apply in Great Britain (GB) once the Agreement enters into force. Existing GB authorisations would cease to apply. For further information Regulated products application guidance - GOV.UK

Please note, we have completed our risk assessment of the products that are the subject of this consultation for use in the food categories for which applicants sought authorisation for in Great Britain (GB). Our risk management proposals, as detailed in the proposed terms of authorisation for each application reflect this, and may differ from those currently authorised in the European Union (EU).  If there is an agreement to dynamically align with EU authorisations, those ingredients will not be permitted in the food categories that are not included in the EU authorisation.   Furthermore, where the authorised food categories are the same in GB and the EU, the EU authorisation conditions - including any maximum use levels and other risk management measures - would apply in place of the corresponding GB authorisation conditions. 

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