The EU updates the conditions for use of Jatropha curcas seeds as a new authorized food
24 Jun 2026
Effective: 23 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Food manufacturers and marketers using Jatropha curcas seeds in the EU
Summary
The European Commission modifies the rules on the use of Jatropha curcas seeds (edible variety) as a new food, updating its conditions and technical specifications.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1378 amends Regulation 2017/2470, which regulates the list of new foods authorized in the EU. The amendment specifically affects Jatropha curcas L. seeds in their edible variety, updating the permitted conditions of use and technical specifications of the product. Food sector companies…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601378: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1378 de la Comisión, de 23 de junio de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2017/2470 en lo que se refiere a las condiciones de uso y las especificaciones del nuevo alimento granos de Jatropha curcas L. (variedad comestible)