New food was defined as food that had not been consumed to a large extent by the European Union before 1997, when the first new food regulation came into force


New foods can be newly developed, innovative or produced using new technologies and production processes, as well as foods traditionally eaten outside the European Union.

New Edible Insects

Novelty food must be:


Safety for consumers;


Label correctly and do not mislead consumers. "(Source: European Commison website).


Edible insects are a new type of food. You can find others in the official directory.