The use of algae biomass in foods is a growing market in Europe. On February 2024,a list of more than 20 new algae species has been added to the Novel Food catalogue. When there is the evidence of a traditional use of algae in any EU Member State before 15 May 1997, their use as foods and food supplements is not considered as novel and is not subject to a long and costly pre-market approval procedure according to the Novel Food Regulation. A list of around 50 algae species considered as not novel is now available in the EU Novel Food catalogue.
The European DG MARE has opened a public consultation on the algae in Europe until August 11, 2021. This initiative is designed
There is no specific regulation on food algae at European level, it is linked to the so-called “Novel Food” legislation. The latter
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