EU Approves 2'-Fucosyllactose from E. coli W (ATCC 9637) Derivative Strain as a Novel Food

An important milestone has been reached in the area of EU food regulation. Under European Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2036 of 30 July 2024, a 2'-Fucosyllactose produced from a strain derived from Escherichia coli W(ATCC 9637) is approved as a novel food product, allowing it to be legally sold and used on the European market. This decision is based on a rigorous assessment and compliance with EC Regulation 2015/2283, which aims to ensure the safety of new foods and promote the research and development of innovative foods.

The effective date of this regulation is set at the 20th day from the date of promulgation, providing the relevant industry with a clear legal framework and sufficient preparation time. The approval of 2'-Fucosyllactose is the result of a scientific assessment and prudent decision-making on new nutrients in the EU, and marks new progress in food technology to meet consumer needs and improve quality of life.

2'-Fucosyllactose is an innovative lactose derivative that has been widely recognized by the scientific community for its unique biological activity and nutritional value. Not only could it potentially provide a new, more digestible form of lactose, a boon for lactose intolerant consumers, but it could also provide the food industry with new raw materials to develop more innovative and functional food products.

This decision to approve heralds new opportunities for the European food market. As consumers become increasingly concerned about health and nutrition, the introduction of 2'-Fucosyllactose will provide them with more options to meet their diverse and personalised dietary needs. We have reason to believe that this new lactose will show strong market potential in the European market and win the favor of consumers.

However, the marketing of new foods also requires adequate consumer education and transparency. Food producers and regulators need to work together to ensure that consumers are fully informed about the properties and benefits of this new lactose, while also ensuring product safety and quality standards.

The approval of 2'-Fucosyllactose as a new food product by the European Union is a reflection of its continuous efforts in food safety, scientific and technological innovation and consumer protection. This not only brings new development momentum to the European food industry, but also sets a new benchmark for the progress of global food science and technology. We look forward to the market performance of this innovative product and believe that it will inject new vitality into the European and global food market."