European Union Authorizes Magnesium L-threonate as a Novel Food for Market Use

On October 18, 2024, the European Commission published regulation on “Authorizing magnesium L-threonate as a novel food in the market” per Regulation (EC) No. 2024/2694 amending Regulation (EC) No. 2017/2470.

The following key points are highlighted:

• The authorization process based on Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 concerning novel foods is intended for adults only excluding pregnant and lactating women;
• The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that magnesium L-threonate is safe and bioavailable under proposed conditions;
• Maximum intake level is set at 250 mg/day for food supplements;
• Labeling must specify "Magnesium L-threonate" and indicate it's for adult use only excluding pregnant and lactating women.
• Magnesium L-threonate will be included in the Union list of novel foods starting November 07, 2024 for a period of 5 years.

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