2007/343/EC: Commission Decision of 15 May 2007 authorising the placing on the market of oil enriched with phytosterols/phytostanols as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2007) 2073)

Oil enriched with phytosterols/phytostanols as specified in Annex 1 may be placed on the market in the Community as a novel food ingredient for use in the foods specified in Annex 2.

The products containing the novel food ingredient shall be presented in such a manner that they can be easily divided into portions that contain either a maximum of 3 g (in case of one portion per day) or a maximum of 1 g (in case of three portions per day) of added phytosterols/phytostanols. The amount of phytosterols/phytostanols added to a container of beverages shall not exceed 3 g. Spicy sauces and salad dressings including mayonnaise shall be packed as single portions.

This Decision is addressed to Enzymotec, 5 Hataasi ST, Ramat Gabriel Industrial Park, Migdal HaEmeq, Israel 23 106.