Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) have been officially authorised for human consumption across the entire European Union since 1 June 2021, through Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/882. This decision followed the favourable scientific opinion issued by the EFSA on 13 January 2021, which concluded that dried mealworms are… Read More
The world of edible insects has recently undergone a major revolution with the implementation of the new Novel Food regulation in 2018. This regulation has profoundly reshaped the landscape of this emerging industry. It has imposed quality and safety standards while paving the way for official recognition. In this… Read More
On January 3, 2023, domestic crickets (Acheta Domesticus) joined the list of edible insects authorized for sale in Europe. This publication has generated an unprecedented wave of misinformation and fake news, even going so far as to convince certain European ministers to speak out on the subject. So,… Read More
From December 14, all edible insects available on the European market will necessarily come from European breeding farms, or almost! * Indeed, in a text voted on November 28, 2019, the European Commission has set up a strict framework for the origin of insect-based food products, in the… Read More
