European Commission Approves New Food L-Mannose Magnesium, Raising Market Concerns!

According to the latest information from the Official Journal of the European Union, on October 18, 2024, the European Commission officially published regulation (EU) 2024/2694. This regulation is based on Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which aims to authorise the placing on the market of a new food product called magnesium L-threonate. In addition, the Regulation amends and updates the annex to Regulation (EU) 2017/2470, which was previously implemented by the European Commission.

According to the regulation, magnesium L-threonate as a new food, its approval and market placing has been officially recognized by the European Commission. This initiative will not only enrich the variety of food products in the EU market, but also provide consumers with more choices. At the same time, the amendment of the annex also ensures that the relevant regulations are updated in a timely manner to adapt to the development of the market and technology.

This regulation comes into force on the twentieth day from the date of publication, which means that magnesium L-threonate will be allowed to be sold and circulated on the EU market from November 7, 2024. For more detailed information, interested parties may visit the following link: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202402694. Through this link, you can have an in-depth understanding of the specific content, background and relevant legal basis of the regulation, so as to better grasp the legal status and relevant provisions of magnesium L-threonate in the EU market.