This open access book proposes an in-depth study on a vast range of issues connected to the
regulation of Novel Foods in the European Union pursuing an interdisciplinary approach and
thus providing a comprehensive picture of this complex topic. Particular attention is paid not
only to the current EU legislative framework its positive innovations unsolved problems and
limits but also to food safety issues and the potential impact of Novel Foods on
sustainability and food security. In addition the book focuses on a particular category of
Novel Foods: insects for human consumption. These products recently gained momentum after the
first EU Commission authorisation of dried yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) in 2021. The book
contributes to the lively public debate following this long-awaited authorisation by examining
the legal issues arising from the application of the Novel Foods Regulation to these peculiar
new foods the EFSA risk assessment evaluations the consumers' perceptions and potential
future of insect-based products' market in the EU. By providing such an extensive analysis
including recent developments and future prospects the book represents a valuable tool for
students and academics but also institutions and public authorities helping them
understanding the various challenges related to Novel Foods and edible insects. Furthermore it
seeks to promote an informed debate in order to find innovative solutions to pressing problems
concerning how to feed the world of tomorrow.
