Insects: Nobody is forced to eat these!

What's true: Yes, 4 insects are permitted as food in the EU and yes, the products must be labeled accordingly!

What's not true: You are forced to eat them and the EU doesn't secretly mix the insect powder into cake batter!

The 4 insects are:

the mealworm
the migratory locust
the so-called buffalo worm and
the house cricket

The marking:

It must be clearly marked that a food contains an insect (with Latin and German names) and also in what form (for example as a powder). Appropriate allergy information is also mandatory.

Insects in food: the facts

The EU Commission Representation in Germany has put together the most important facts about the current debate about the approval of insects in food: Four insects are approved as food in the European Union.

The dried yellow mealworm was the first insect to receive approval in May 2021. Most recently, the Commission authorized “partially defatted powder from Acheta domesticus (domestic cricket)” for the EU market via Implementing Regulation 2023/5. Foods that contain insects must clearly and understandably list this in their list of ingredients. The information that allergic reactions are possible in people with an allergy to crustaceans and molluscs as well as to house dust mites must also be mentioned in the immediate vicinity of the list of ingredients. When it comes to approval, the EU rules apply to novel foods. Insects are eaten regularly in many parts of the world and are an alternative source of protein. In the EU, manufacturers must apply for authorization for every insect they want to put on the market, under the “novel foods” rules. These are foods that were not consumed to any significant extent in the EU before May 1997. As part of the review of each application, a detailed scientific assessment is carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The EU states also receive the Commission's proposal to approve an insect for a vote before the Commission can decide on approval.

So far, the European Commission has granted four approvals for insects as food: the mealworm, the migratory locust, the so-called buffalo worm - as well as in February 2022 for the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and in January 2023 for partially defatted powder from the house cricket. The relevant regulations on house crickets can be found here (Regulation 2022/188) and here Open this link in another language DE ••• (Regulation No. 2023/5).

It must be clearly marked that a food contains an insect (with Latin and German names) and also in what form (for example as a powder). Appropriate allergy information is also mandatory. This is what Regulation 2023/5 says:

The name of the novel food, which must be stated on the labeling of the foodstuff concerned, is “Partially defatted powder of Acheta domesticus (domestic cricket)”.
The labeling of foods containing partially defatted Acheta domesticus powder must indicate that this ingredient may cause allergic reactions in consumers known to be allergic to crustaceans and molluscs and their products and to house dust mites . This notice must be displayed in the immediate vicinity of the list of ingredients.

It is up to every consumer to decide whether he or she buys and consumes food made from or containing insects or not.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has found in various studies that insects are a highly nutritious and healthy food source, high in fat, protein, vitamins, fiber and minerals.

Further information

Questions and answers on the EU Commission website
Regulations on house crickets here (Regulation 2022/188) and here
Access this link in another language DE ••• (Regulation No. 2023/5).

Source: European Commission

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