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2024/2691(DEA) Definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’

Progress: Procedure completed - delegated act rejected

RoleCommitteeRapporteurShadows
Lead ENVI PIETIKÄINEN Sirpa (icon: EPP EPP), SCHALDEMOSE Christel (icon: S&D S&D), RIES Frédérique (icon: Renew Renew), PAULUS Jutta (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), HAZEKAMP Anja (icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL)
Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 0114-p03

Events

2024/08/29
   EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
Documents
2024/04/24
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
2024/04/24
   EP - Decision by Parliament
Details

The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.

Definition

Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.

Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.

Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements

The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.

The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.

The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.

The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.

The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.

However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.

On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.

Documents
2024/04/18
   EP - Motion for a resolution objecting delegated act
Documents
2024/04/10
   EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2024/03/22
   EP - PIETIKÄINEN Sirpa (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2024/03/22
   EP - SCHALDEMOSE Christel (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2024/03/22
   EP - RIES Frédérique (Renew) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2024/03/22
   EP - PAULUS Jutta (Verts/ALE) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2024/03/22
   EP - HAZEKAMP Anja (GUE/NGL) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2024/03/14
   EC - Non-legislative basic document
Documents
2024/03/14
   EC - Non-legislative basic document published
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2024/03/14
   EP/CSL - Initial period for examining delegated act 2 month(s)

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Votes

B9-0225/2024 – Motion for a resolution #

2024/04/24 Outcome: +: 388, -: 188, 0: 47
FR ES PL BE EL DK IT SK AT EE HR FI PT DE IE LT LU MT RO LV NL SI SE BG CZ HU
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58
44
20
13
14
58
13
17
7
11
13
19
87
12
10
6
4
27
8
27
8
21
16
21
15
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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  • The European Parliament decided by 388 votes to 188, with 47 abstentions, to object to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’.
  • Definition
  • Taking into account the possibility of food consisting of engineered nanomaterials being a novel food, Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides for a definition of engineered nanomaterial. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers refers to the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’, in order to inform consumers of the presence of engineered nanomaterials in food.
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 empowers the Commission to adjust and adapt the definition of ‘engineered nanomaterials’ referred to therein to technical and scientific progress or to definitions agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of that Regulation.
  • Contradictions with recommendations and new scientific advancements
  • The Commission delegated regulation aims to address interpretation issues stemming from the current definition by introducing objective elements to determine whether a nanomaterial is ‘engineered’ or not, such as through replacing ‘intentionally produced [material]’ with ‘manufactured’.
  • The Commission delegated regulation precludes particles that are not in a solid state, such as micelles, liposomes, or nanoscale droplets in emulsion, and ingredients containing less than 50 % of particles less than 100 nm in size from being considered as nanomaterials in food.
  • The proposed default threshold value of 50 % or more particles at the nanoscale is arbitrary and less protective than the interpretation that has been given by some Member States, for example France of the definition in Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. That Regulation does not consider a size distribution threshold value for particles below 100 nm.
  • The proposed definition would potentially exclude many nano-substances from the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, which would thus not be subject to the ‘[nano]’ labelling obligation.
  • The European Food Safety Authority recommended that in view of the current uncertainties over safety, a lower nanoparticle number threshold, e.g. 10 %, should be considered for food related applications instead of the currently proposed 50 % in the Recommendation.
  • However, according to the resolution, the nanoparticle number threshold of 50 % included in the horizontal ‘[nano]’ definition ‘is not based on sound scientific arguments’, and recommends setting a lower value for that threshold.
  • On this basis, Parliament objects to the Commission delegated regulation regretting that the proposed threshold of 50 % does not take into account technical and scientific progress.
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