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1. In Table 1 (authorised novel foods), for the entry for UV-treated baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) substitute the following entry—
“UV-treated baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) | Specified food category | Maximum levels of Vitamin D₂ | The designation of the novel food on the labelling of food containing it is “vitamin D yeast” or “vitamin D₂ yeast”. | The novel food must be inactivated for use in infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and food for special medical purposes. | |
Yeast- leavened breads and rolls | 5 µg/100 g |
Yeast-leavened fine bakery wares | 5 µg/100 g |
Food supplements as defined in the Food Supplements (Scotland) Regulations 2003() | In accordance with any relevant requirements contained in regulations applying in relation to Scotland and made under regulation 4 of the Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019() |
Pre-packed fresh or dry yeast for home baking | 45 µg/100 g for fresh yeast
200 µg/100 g for dry yeast
| The designation of the novel food on the labelling of food containing it is “vitamin D yeast” or “vitamin D₂ yeast”.
The labelling of the novel food must bear a statement that the food is only intended for baking and it should not be eaten raw.
The labelling of the novel food must bear instructions for use for the final consumer to ensure a maximum concentration of 5µg/100g of vitamin D₂ in the final home-baked product is not exceeded.
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Dishes, including ready-to-eat meals (excluding soups and salads) | 3 µg/100 g | The designation of the novel food on the labelling of food containing it is “vitamin D yeast” or “vitamin D₂ yeast”. |
Soups and salads | 5 µg/100 g |
Fried or extruded cereal, seed or root-based products | 5 µg/100 g |
Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013() | In accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 |
Processed cereal-based food as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 | In accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 |
Processed fruit products | 1.5 µg/100 g |
Processed vegetables | 2 µg/100 g |
Bread and similar products | 5 µg/100 g |
Breakfast cereals | 4 µg/100 g |
Pasta, doughs and similar products | 5 µg/100 g |
Other cereal-based products | 3 µg/100 g |
Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauce ingredients, dessert sauces/
toppings
| 10 µg/100 g |
Protein products | 10 µg/100 g |
Cheese | 2 µg/100 g |
Dairy desserts and similar products | 2 µg/100 g |
Fermented milk or fermented cream | 1.5 µg/100 g |
Dairy powders and concentrates | 25 µg/100 g |
Milk-based products, whey and cream | 0.5 µg/100 g |
Meat and dairy analogues | 2.5 µg/100 g |
Total diet replacement for weight control as defined by Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 | 5 µg/100 g |
Meal replacement for weight control | 5 µg/100 g |
Food for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 | In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended” |
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