2. General considerations to supplementary guidance to applicants for assessment of Cell Cultivated Products (CCP) in food: Allergenicity & Nutrition

2. General Considerations for CCP Applications 

This guidance supports applicants in the development of regulatory dossiers to assist the applicant in assessing the allergenicity and nutritional value of CCPs as novel foods. 

Applicants are expected to embed safety management into their process, with consideration for food safety and nutritional quality. Applicants will need to assess their CCPs with consideration of nutritional value, allergens, and overall food safety.

Applicants must ensure they are using the latest version of this supplementary guidance found on the FSA webpage alongside the assimilated Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and 2016 technical guidance put in place by The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for novel food applications.