Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-02-05 18:13:27 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 1B0A0EA30815E55E82F76FBC41DD0A3D1E324480CA5079B8AA03FC28D7B2A5E7
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Original Note:
This approval applies specifically to Tenebrio molitor larvae (not weevils) based on an application from a specific health food company, Nutri'Earth, as a natural source of vitamin D3. https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/authorisations/approval-insect-novel-food_en Only Nutri'Earth is permitted to sell products containing the larvae. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/89/oj
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