Classification of an aroma product (fragrance) as food & classification as novel food of an aroma oil from AT
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- novel food ingredient - {novel food}
- Origin
- Austria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A product called an “aroma oil” from Austria is being checked because it might be a new kind of food that needs special approval.
What's happening? Germany told the EU that this aroma oil has not been approved yet, so it cannot be sold as food in Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought this aroma oil in Germany, you should stop using it.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and return the product to the shop.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
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