Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2214 of 23 October 2023 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the conditions of use and the specifications of the novel foods partially defatted chia seed (Salvia hispanica) powders

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Only the company Functional Products Trading Arica S.A./BENEXIA is authorised to place on the market within the Union partially defatted chia seed (Salvia hispanica) powder with a high fibre content for use in cakes and pastries, processed fruit and vegetables (including vegetable-based dishes), bread and rolls, pasta based products and protein products for a period of 5 years from 13 November 2023, unless a subsequent applicant obtains an authorisation for that novel food without reference to the scientific data protected pursuant to Article 3 or with the agreement of Functional Products Trading Arica S.A./BENEXIA.

The scientific data contained in the application file and fulfilling the conditions laid down in Article 26(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 shall not be used for the benefit of a subsequent applicant for a period of 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation without the agreement of Functional Products Trading Arica S.A./BENEXIA.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.