Lobbying by EU Specialty Food Ingredients

EU Specialty Food Ingredients

The objectives of the federation are: 1.To represent the mutual interests of the European specialty food ingredient Industry, principally in scientific, technological and regulatory matters. 2. To make representations to the European Commission and other relevant authorities on all aspects of current and proposed legislation affecting specialty food ingredients. 3.To establish continuing liaison with other relevant organisations having interests in specialty food ingredients and related matters. 4. To monitor upcoming issues affecting specialty food ingredients within the EU and to distribute relevant information to Members. 5. To encourage and support Members in increasing the awareness of food manufacturers and the public of the functions and safe use of specialty food ingredients. 6. To encourage inter-association co-operation while individual member associations remain responsible for their own sectors.

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Lobbying Activity

Response to Food and Feed Safety Simplification Omnibus

10 Oct 2025

EU Specialty Food Ingredients, the association representing more than 200 European manufacturers of specialty food ingredients (www.specialtyfoodingredients.eu), thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this call for evidence. Specialty food ingredients like functional carbohydrates, vitamins, specific proteins and fats like omega 3, minerals, fibres, food additives, salt replacers etc., have technological and/or functional benefits and are essential in providing todays consumer with a wide range of tasty, safe, healthy, affordable, qualitative and sustainably produced food. They are key segment in the European food industry that is used in many of consumer foods. Our association supports legislative simplification to help advance Competitive, Innovative, Resilient, and Sustainable EU food systems. To this end, it is essential to: Ensure that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) operates at optimal performance to enhance the global competitiveness of the EU agri-food sector, reducing the unpredictability of the Risk Assessment process and including close cooperation with the applicants and the Member States experts and institutions. Shape a fit for purpose and predictable regulatory framework that can adapt to an evolving society and agri-food systems. For example, members support legal clarification that for fermentation products where Genetically Modified Microorganisms are used as production strains, the resulting food, subject to adequate purification, is to be considered produced with genetically modified microorganisms (i.e., outside the GMO legislation). This will create regulatory certainty and harmonised enforcement practice. Additionally there is a need for authorities to lead more decisively on addressing science and data gaps where the market is impacted by safety issues (e.g., ethylene oxide) and/or new regulatory limits are under consideration (e.g., MOAH limits for food additives). Transparency and proportionality in decision making are essential. Improve the regulatory efficiency of legislation through a practical, on-the-ground approach to strengthen the resilience of the EU food supply chain, utilising systematic evaluations, targeted consultations, and ongoing open dialogue with sector representatives. Food safety measures to be based on a balanced science-backed and transparent risk/benefit analysis together with a holistic approach. For example, it is proposed to improve the Novel Food Regulation, where novel food ingredients are produced with the use of enzymes (see attachment). EU Specialty Food Ingredients statement Key recommendations for EU Institutions towards Competitive, Innovative, Resilient, and Sustainable EU Food Systems is also attached for full reference. Thank you for your consideration.