The EU has given permission to add insects (homegrown crickets) to bakery products, pasta and other semi-finished products "for the general population" in the new year 2023.
The permit will take effect on January 24, 2023.
Although too little is known about allergies and possible anaphylactic reactions, the Commission considers that there is no need to lay down specific labeling requirements about possible allergic reactions.
However, there is a high chance that people who are allergic to crustaceans, molluscs and house dust mites will also experience allergic reactions when consuming products with added house crickets.
It can also lead to new allergic reactions to the substrate fed to the insects.
Therefore, there is only a labeling requirement if the product contains “Acheta domesticus” powder.
This means: People must find out for themselves that “Acheta domesticus” is ground into powder and mixed with house crickets, and check on their own responsibility whether they can get an allergic reaction to it.
Responsible for the authorization:
Ursula VON DER LEYEN
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32023R0005&qid=1674394905142
The list of products in this link is endless. They’re going to add it to everything.
Fortunately I can still buy my flour from the nearest miller. Even flour from the supermarket to bake my own bread or cake will contain insects.
