Principles for Safety Assessment of Novel Food Ingredients

The Principles applies to novel food ingredients in Taiwan, and details the application process and the data required for safety assessment, including ingredient details, dietary intake information, toxicological test data, labeling information, and approval status in other countries. It also provides specific requirements for ingredients produced using genetically modified microorganisms.

Contents

1. Preface

2. Purpose

3. Definition of Novel Food Ingredients

4. Safety Assessment Procedure for Novel Food Ingredients

5. Requirements for Ingredients Produced by Genetically Modified Microorganisms

6. Required Documentation for Safety Assessment of Novel Food Ingredients

7. Flowchart of the Safety Assessment Procedure for Novel Food Ingredients

Appendix I: Questionnaire for Determining Whether an Ingredient Is a Novel Food Ingredient

Appendix II: Documentation Sheet for Safety Assessment of Novel Food Ingredients

Appendix III: Required Data for Products Produced by Genetically Modified Microorganisms but Ultimately Not Containing the Microorganism and Transgenes