Cannabis sativa L.

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  "source_notice": "Hela statuskatalogens publika export. Novel food-status och katalogpost är inte i sig ett försäljningstillstånd eller Union List-godkännande.",
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      "common_name": "Cáñamo (ES)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 9,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
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      "common_name": "Cáñamo (ES)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 9,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
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      "common_name": "Cáñamo (ES)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 9,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "cânhamo (PT)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 5,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
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      "common_name": "cânhamo (PT)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 5,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
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      "common_name": "cânhamo (PT)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 5,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "chanvre (FR)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 4,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "chanvre (FR)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 4,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "chanvre (FR)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 4,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hamp (DK)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 1,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hamp (DK)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 1,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hamp (DK)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 1,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hampa (SE)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 13,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hampa (SE)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 13,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hampa (SE)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 13,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hamppu (FI)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 15,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hamppu (FI)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 15,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hamppu (FI)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 15,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hanf (DE)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 2,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hanf (DE)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 2,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hanf (DE)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 2,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "harilik kanep (ET)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 7,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "harilik kanep (ET)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 7,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "harilik kanep (ET)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 7,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hemp (EN)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 0,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hemp (EN)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 0,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hemp (EN)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 0,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hennep (NL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 3,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hennep (NL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 3,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "hennep (NL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 3,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "indiai kender (HU)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 10,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "indiai kender (HU)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 10,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "indiai kender (HU)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 10,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Kaņepe (sējas) (LV)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 12,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Kaņepe (sējas) (LV)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 12,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Kaņepe (sējas) (LV)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 12,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "konopí seté (CZ)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 8,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "konopí seté (CZ)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 8,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "konopí seté (CZ)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 8,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "konopie siewne (PL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 6,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "konopie siewne (PL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 6,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "konopie siewne (PL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 6,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "navadna ali industrijska konoplja (SL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 14,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "navadna ali industrijska konoplja (SL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 14,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "navadna ali industrijska konoplja (SL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 14,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Βιομηχανική ή κλωστική κάνναβη (EL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 11,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Seeds",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Βιομηχανική ή κλωστική κάνναβη (EL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to the Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Thus, it is not considered to be ‘novel’ according to the provisions of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and its access to the market is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p> <p class=\"western\" align=\"left\"><span><strong>However, other legislation may restrict the placing on the market of this product as a food in the EU or in some Member States. Therefore, it is recommended to check with the </strong></span><u> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://food.ec.europa.eu/document/download/288ca174-a585-47bf-bb9c-80fe4fc87247_en\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> of the Member State(s)</strong></span><span><strong>.</strong></span></p> ",
      "ordinal_common_names": 11,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering and\nfruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Βιομηχανική ή κλωστική κάνναβη (EL)",
      "description": "<p>Hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted\n  hemp seeds and other hemp seed-derived food for which a history of\n  consumption has been demonstrated are not novel. </p>\n<p>Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol equivalents in hemp\n  seed and seed-derived food products are set by Commission Regulation\n  (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.</p>\n<p>A history of consumption in the EU has also been demonstrated for the\n  water infusion of hemp leaves (when not accompanied by the flowering\n  and fruiting tops) consumed as such or as part of herbal infusions.\n  Such use(s) is(are) therefore not novel. Only varieties of <i>Cannabis\n  sativa</i> L. listed in the EU’s Common Catalogue of Varieties of\n  Agricultural Plant Species (referred to as hemp) may be used for water\n  infusion of hemp leaves.</p>\n<p>Please note that for hemp seeds, hemp seed oil, ground hemp seeds,\n  (partially) defatted hemp seeds, other hemp seed-derived products, and\n  water infusion of hemp leaves intended for food other specific EU and\n  national legislation apply and may restrict the placing on the market\n  of hemp plant (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) and derived products in\n  Member States, Therefore, it is recommended to check with the national\n  competent authorities.</p>\n<p>For cannabinoids extracted from Cannabis sativa L., please consult\n  the entry “cannabinoids”.</p>\n<p>Also, the entry concerns soluble edestin, a purified globular plant\n  protein extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.).  The\n  latter was submitted to the Czech competent authority under Article 4\n  of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. It was concluded that soluble edestin\n  extracted from hemp seeds (<i>Cannabis sativa </i>L.) is<strong> novel\n    food. </strong>The outcome is also published on the following\n  Commission link: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/novel-food/consultation-process-novel-food-status_en</p>\n<p> </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<i>Cannabis sativa </i> L.",
      "novel_food_name": "Cannabis sativa  L.",
      "novel_food_status": "Novel food",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\">According to the information available to Member States' competent authorities, this product was not consumed in the EU to a significant degree as a food before 15 May 1997. Therefore, a pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 is required before it can be placed as food on the EU market.</p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 11,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Soluble edestin from Cannabis sativa L.",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00212",
      "policy_item_id": 681792,
      "synonyms": null
    }
  ]
}