Momordica charantia

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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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      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
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      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Bittergurka (SE)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 12,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Bittergurka (SE)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Careteira, erva de São Caetano, balsamina longa, Melão-de-são-caetano (PT)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 13,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Careteira, erva de São Caetano, balsamina longa, Melão-de-são-caetano (PT)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Concombre balsamine, pomme de merveille, margose, papareh, momordique à feuilles de vigne (FR)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 10,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Concombre balsamine, pomme de merveille, margose, papareh, momordique à feuilles de vigne (FR)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Grenka kumara (SL)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 11,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Grenka kumara (SL)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hořká okurka (CZ)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 6,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Hořká okurka (CZ)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Karella-kibekurk (ET)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 5,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Karella-kibekurk (ET)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Karvaskurkku (FI)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 3,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Karvaskurkku (FI)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Melón amargo, momórdiga (ES)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 7,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
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    {
      "common_name": "Melón amargo, momórdiga (ES)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Melone amaro (IT)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "novel_food_status": "Not novel in food supplements",
      "novel_food_status_desc": "<p>According to the information available to Member States’ competent authorities, this product was used in food supplements in the EU before 15 May 1997. Therefore, its use in food supplements is not considered to be novel and is not subject to the pre-market authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.</p><p>Any other food uses of this product, other than as, or in, food supplements, <span>might be</span> considered to be novel and consequently might need to be authorised pursuant to the requirements of the Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 before they can be placed as food on the EU market.</p><p ><span><strong>In addition, 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\">national competent authority(ies)</a></u><span><strong> </strong></span><span><strong>of the Member State(s).</strong></span></p>",
      "ordinal_common_names": 15,
      "ordinal_synonyms": 0,
      "part_of_novel_food": "Leaves",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    },
    {
      "common_name": "Melone amaro (IT)",
      "description": "<p>The entry only concerns the berries and leaves of<i> Momordica\n    charantia </i>L. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae Family. </p>",
      "novel_food_display_name": "<p><i>Momordica charantia </i>L.</p>",
      "novel_food_name": "Momordica charantia",
      "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": "Fruits (berries) ",
      "policy_item_code": "POL-NF-00507",
      "policy_item_id": 690714,
      "synonyms": "   Cucumis argyi H.Lév. "
    }
  ]
}