Objection to the definition of engineered nanomaterials in food

by name voted on 24.04.2024

Summary

The European Parliament objects to a new EU regulation that changes how 'engineered nanomaterials' are defined in food. It argues the proposed 50% threshold is scientifically weak and reduces consumer protection.

9 24.04.2024

Resolution

health

science

agri-foodstuffs

Key points

The European Parliament formally objects to the Commission's new definition of engineered nanomaterials in food.
The regulation affects how food ingredients must be labeled to ensure consumer information.
The proposed definition uses an arbitrary threshold where only ingredients with 50% or more particles at the nano-scale require labeling.
The Parliament argues the Commission has exceeded its delegated powers by adopting this definition.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 14 March 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ Objection to a delegated act: Novel foods - the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’

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