EU takes another step closer to innovative foods

Insect-based food, tolerated but not yet authorised on the European market for the time being, could well become widespread over the coming years. The European Union is, in fact, preparing to simplify, clarify and optimise the authorisation procedure for foods which were not consumed significantly in Europe prior to 1997. Contrary to expectations, the Committee on the Environment and Public Health (ENV) validated, on 25 June - by 36 votes in favour and 29 against - the offer of a…