AreaEuropean Union
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityRapeseed meal
Date01/08/2020
Policy CategoryOther
Policy InstrumentFood safety policies
DescriptionDetermined that upon removal of anti-nutrients present in rapeseed food-grade rapeseed meal could be safe for human consumption. The meals commercialization still requires formal approval by the European Commission and Member States.
NotesEUROPEAN UNION food standards (edible rapeseed meal): The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) determined that food-grade rapeseed meal can be safe for human consumption. Traditionally used as animal feed, the by-product from oil extraction becomes edible upon removal of the anti-nutrients typical for rapeseed. Following EFSAs favourable opinion, the products commercialization will have to be authorized by the European Commission and Member States. (See also MPPU Mar.19 & July20)