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Regulated Food and Feed Products for Great Britain

Arachidonic acid-rich oil from the fungus Mortierella alpina

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Definition/Description
The clear yellow arachidonic acid-rich oil is obtained by fermentation of the non-genetically modified strains IS-4, I49-N18, FJRK-MA01 and CBS 210.32 of the fungus Mortierella alpina using a suitable liquid. The oil is then extracted from the biomass and purified.
Authorised novel ID
NOVEL-15
Traditional food
No

Status

Status
Authorised
Applies in
England, Scotland, Wales
Status change date
The date the status was last changed.

Terms of authorisation

Conditions under which the novel food may be used
Food category Maximum levels
Foods for special medical purposes for premature infants as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 609/2013
Additional specific labelling requirements
The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'Oil from Mortierella alpina' or 'Mortierella alpina oil'
Other requirements
not specified
Data protection
not specified

Updates

Last updated
The date the item authorisation was last updated.