‘Novel Foods’ and EU Law (English Edition)

This essay is about ‘novel’ foods and how the European Union has regulated them in law. Covered first in the essay is what a ‘novel’ food is. What is the historical background and mechanics of the laws? What are the perspectives of ‘novel’ food stakeholders and the consumers?
There are many questions about ‘novel foods’ that the general populace may not understand. Hopefully the reader will receive answers to such questions above and in general receive a better understanding of the laws and mechanics in the European Union.