Argan oil from Argania spinosa: authorised novel food in the EU

Conditions of use and maximum levels

Table 1, column "Conditions under which the novel food may be used", as written:

• As seasonings: Not specified
• Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC: In line with normal food use of vegetable oils

Additional specific labelling requirements

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Argan oil’ and if used as seasoning ‘Vegetable oil only for seasoning’ shall be mentioned on the label

Specification (Table 2)

Table 2 of the Annex, row with the same name, as written:

Description/Definition:

Argan oil is the oil obtained by cold pressing of the almond like kernels of the fruits of Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels. Kernels may be roasted prior to pressing, but with no direct contact with a flame.

Composition:

Palmitic acid (C16:0): 12-15 %

Stearic acid (C18:0): 5-7 %

Oleic acid (C18:1): 43-50 %

Linoleic acid (C18:2): 29-36 %

Unsaponifiable matter: 0,3-2 %

Total sterols: 100-500 mg/100 g

Total tocopherols: 16-90 mg/100 g

Oleic acidity: 0,2-1,5 %

Peroxide value (PV): < 10 meq O2/kg

Source and version

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470, Annex, Union list of novel foods, Table 1. Consolidated text of 10 August 2026. The text above is copied from that document without change except that amendment markers are removed. It is not advice and it does not decide whether a particular product is covered.

• Consolidated text on EUR-Lex

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