Flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra
Product details
- Definition/Description
- Flavonoids derived from the roots or rootstock of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. are extracted with ethanol followed by further extraction of this ethanolic extract with medium-chain triglycerides. It is a dark-brown coloured liquid, containing 2,5 % to 3,5 % of glabridin.
- Traditional food
- No
Status
- Status
- Authorised
- Applies in
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Status change date
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The date the status was last changed.
Terms of authorisation
- Conditions under which the novel food may be used
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Food category Maximum levels of flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra Beverages based on fruit or vegetables 120 mg/day Beverages based on milk 120 mg/day Beverages based on yoghurt 120 mg/day Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC 120 mg/day Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 120 mg/day Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 120 mg/day
- Additional specific labelling requirements
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1. The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'Flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra L.'
2. The labelling of the foods where the product was added as a novel food ingredient shall bear a statement that:
(a) the product should not be consumed by pregnant and breast feeding women, children and young adolescents; and
(b) people taking prescription drugs should only consume the product under medical supervision;
(c) a maximum of 120 mg of flavonoids per day should be consumed.
3. The amount of flavonoids in the final food shall be indicated on the labelling of the food containing it.
- Other requirements
- Beverages containing flavonoids shall be presented to the final consumer as single portions.
- Data protection
- not specified
- Legislation links
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England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulations 2017/2470 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2018/1023
Updates
- Last updated
- The date the item authorisation was last updated.