Novel Food Compliance: NDIN, GRAS, NSF, FAP Services | Freyr

The food and dietary supplement industry is evolving rapidly, driven by the introduction of novel ingredients, advanced food technologies, and innovative functional products. As companies seek to commercialize these products across global markets, understanding and complying with novel food regulations has become increasingly important. Freyr provides comprehensive regulatory support for novel food classification, safety assessments, and global compliance requirements.

What Is a Novel Food or Ingredient?

A novel food or New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) refers to a substance that was not consumed to a significant extent by humans before a specified regulatory reference date. For example, in the United States, an NDI is generally considered a dietary ingredient that was not marketed in dietary supplements before October 15, 1994.

Novel foods and ingredients may include:

• Foods or ingredients with new or modified molecular structures

• Substances derived from plants, animals, microorganisms, or minerals that are not traditionally consumed

• Engineered nanomaterials or ingredients produced using innovative technologies

• Microorganisms, fungi, algae, and their derivatives

• Ingredients resulting from new production processes that significantly alter their nutritional composition, metabolism, or safety profile

Given the complexity of global regulatory frameworks, companies must evaluate the classification, safety, and compliance requirements of novel foods and ingredients before market entry to ensure regulatory approval and consumer safety.