Consultation
Consultation on transitional arrangements for edible insects in Great Britain
England and Wales specific
A consultation on a proposed legislated transitional period under the novel food regulations for edible insects in England, Scotland and Wales. The proposal has been developed with input from Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Summary of responses
England and Wales
Summary of responses
This consultation was of most interest to:
- Industry
- Enforcement authorities
- Consumers
- Other interested stakeholders with an interest in the policy and legislation regarding edible insects
Consultation subject
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) was seeking stakeholder comments on a proposed legislated transitional period under the novel food regulations for edible insects in England, Scotland and Wales. The proposal was developed with input from Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
In Northern Ireland, edible insects are considered novel under EU Food Law, as applied under the current terms of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (NIP), require authorisation in line with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, before being placed on the market in Northern Ireland. It is the European Commission’s authorisation process, including validation, that applies in Northern Ireland.
Purpose of the consultation
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) had reviewed the policy approach to authorisation of certain edible insects in Great Britain (GB) within scope of the existing transitional measures in the novel food regulations retained from the European Union (EU) (see specifically Article 35(2) of retained Regulation (EU) 2015/2283).
The consultation sought comments from industry, enforcement authorities, and other interested stakeholders on the policy proposal to introduce a legislated transitional measure, specific to GB, which will clarify the arrangements for businesses seeking a novel food authorisation for their edible insect product.
Consultation pack
England and Wales
How to respond
The consultation is now closed.
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Further information
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Thank you on behalf of the Food Standards Agency for participating in this public consultation.
Publication of response summary
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Further information
This consultation has been prepared in accordance with HM Government Consultation Principles. If an Impact Assessment has been produced, this is included in the consultation documents. If no Impact Assessment has been provided, the reason will be given in the consultation document.