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SCHEDULE 4Amendments to the list of novel foods in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 for the authorisation of UV-treated baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a novel food

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 categoryMaximum levels of Vitamin D₂The 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 rolls5 µg/100 g
Yeast-leavened fine bakery wares5 µg/100 g
Food supplements as defined in the Food Supplements (Scotland) Regulations 2003(1)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(2)
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.

Dishes, including ready-to-eat meals (excluding soups and salads)3 µg/100 gThe designation of the novel food on the labelling of food containing it is “vitamin D yeast” or “vitamin D₂ yeast”.
Soups and salads5 µg/100 g
Fried or extruded cereal, seed or root-based products5 µg/100 g
Infant formula and follow-on formula as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013(3)In accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013
Processed cereal-based food as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013In accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013
Processed fruit products1.5 µg/100 g
Processed vegetables2 µg/100 g
Bread and similar products5 µg/100 g
Breakfast cereals4 µg/100 g
Pasta, doughs and similar products5 µg/100 g
Other cereal-based products3 µg/100 g

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauce ingredients, dessert sauces/

toppings

10 µg/100 g
Protein products10 µg/100 g
Cheese2 µg/100 g
Dairy desserts and similar products2 µg/100 g
Fermented milk or fermented cream1.5 µg/100 g
Dairy powders and concentrates25 µg/100 g
Milk-based products, whey and cream0.5 µg/100 g
Meat and dairy analogues2.5 µg/100 g
Total diet replacement for weight control as defined by Regulation (EU) No. 609/20135 µg/100 g
Meal replacement for weight control5 µg/100 g
Food for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended
(1)

S.S.I. 2003/278, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

(2)

S.I. 2019/651, as relevantly amended by S.I. 2020/1476.

(3)

EUR 2013/609, as relevantly amended by S.I. 2019/651.