Flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra: 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:

• Beverages based on milk: 120 mg/day
• Beverages based on yoghurt: 120 mg/day
• Beverages based on fruit or vegetables: 120 mg/day
• Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC: 120 mg/day
• Total diet replacement for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013: 120 mg/day
• Foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013: 120 mg/day

Additional specific labelling requirements

1. The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be ‘Flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra L.’ 2. The labelling of the foods where the product was added as a novel food ingredient shall bear a statement that: (a) the product should not be consumed by pregnant and breast feeding women, children and young adolescents; and (b) people taking prescription drugs should only consume the product under medical supervision; (c) a maximum of 120 mg of flavonoids per day should be consumed. 3. The amount of flavonoids in the final food shall be indicated on the labelling of the food containing it.

Other requirements

Beverages containing flavonoids shall be presented to the final consumer as single portions.

Specification (Table 2)

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

Description/Definition:

Flavonoids derived from the roots or rootstock of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. are extracted with ethanol followed by further extraction of this ethanolic extract with medium-chain triglycerides. It is a dark-brown coloured liquid, containing 2,5 % to 3,5 % of glabridin.

Moisture: < 0,5 %

Ash: < 0,1 %

Peroxide value (PV): < 0,5 meq/kg

Glabridin: 2,5-3,5 % of fat

Glycyrrhizinic acid: < 0,005 %

Fat including polyphenol-type substances: ≥ 99 %

Protein: < 0,1 %

Carbohydrates: not detectable

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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