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| - | A Directive is binding as to the __result to be achieved__ but leaves the choice of method and form to each member state. Member states must transpose a Directive into national law within a specified deadline, by adopting national legislation that achieves the required outcome. The practical implication for the algae sector is that Directives — such as the Water Framework Directive or the Habitats Directive — are not applied directly: their effect is felt through the national laws that transpose them, which may differ in detail from country to country. When reading a Directive, it is always necessary to check how each relevant member state has implemented it. | + | A Directive is binding as to the __result to be achieved__ but leaves the choice of method and form to each member state. Member states must transpose a Directive into national law within a specified deadline, by adopting national legislation that achieves the required outcome. The practical implication for the algae sector is that Directives — such as the [[https:// |
| **Decision** | **Decision** | ||
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| **Recommendation** | **Recommendation** | ||
| - | A Recommendation is a __non-binding__ act. It allows EU institutions to set out a preferred approach or guidance without creating enforceable legal obligations. However, Recommendations are not without consequence: | + | A Recommendation is a __non-binding__ act. It allows EU institutions to set out a preferred approach or guidance without creating enforceable legal obligations. However, Recommendations are not without consequence: |
| **Opinion** | **Opinion** | ||
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| For algae specifically, | For algae specifically, | ||
| - | * EN 17399:2020 — Algae and algae products: | + | * EN 17399:2024 — Algae and algae products: |
| - | * CEN/TR 17559:2021 — Algae and algae products: Food and feed applications — General overview of limits, procedures and analytical methods | + | * CEN/TR 17559:2022 — Algae and algae products: Food and feed applications — General overview of limits, procedures and analytical methods |
| * CEN/TR 17611:2021 — Algae and algae products: Specifications for cosmetic sector applications | * CEN/TR 17611:2021 — Algae and algae products: Specifications for cosmetic sector applications | ||
| * CEN/TR 17612:2021 — Algae and algae products: Specifications for pharmaceutical sector applications | * CEN/TR 17612:2021 — Algae and algae products: Specifications for pharmaceutical sector applications | ||
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| ==== The Role of EFSA ==== | ==== The Role of EFSA ==== | ||
| - | The __European Food Safety Authority__ (EFSA), established by Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (the General Food Law), is the independent body responsible for scientific risk assessment in the EU food chain. EFSA does not take regulatory decisions — it provides the scientific foundation on which the European Commission and member states base their decisions. Its role is specifically relevant to the algae sector in the following areas: | + | The __European Food Safety Authority__ (EFSA), established by [[https:// |
| * Safety assessments of novel food applications (including new algal species and algal extracts) | * Safety assessments of novel food applications (including new algal species and algal extracts) | ||
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| ==== Using EUR-Lex ==== | ==== Using EUR-Lex ==== | ||
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| * __Search__: full-text search across all EU acts; advanced search allows filtering by document type, date, policy area and legal status (in force / repealed). | * __Search__: full-text search across all EU acts; advanced search allows filtering by document type, date, policy area and legal status (in force / repealed). | ||
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| * __Official Journal (OJ)__: the publication medium for all EU legal acts; acts take effect upon publication in the OJ unless a different date is specified. EUR-Lex provides the full archive of the OJ from 1951 onwards. | * __Official Journal (OJ)__: the publication medium for all EU legal acts; acts take effect upon publication in the OJ unless a different date is specified. EUR-Lex provides the full archive of the OJ from 1951 onwards. | ||
| - | For checking whether a specific algal species or product is on the EU novel food authorisation list, the relevant tool is the [[https://food.ec.europa.eu/ | + | {{ :algae: |
| - | For feed materials, the [[https:// | + | For checking whether a specific algal species or product is on the EU novel food authorisation list, the relevant informative tool is the [[https:// |
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| + | For feed materials, the [[https:// | ||
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| - | //See also: [[algae: | + | //See also: [[algae: |
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| + | //Last reviewed: September 2026.// | ||
| - | //Last reviewed: June 2026.// | ||
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