EFSA Approves Use Extension for Yarrowia lipolytica Yeast Biomass as a Novel Food

The authorisation covered theuse of the NF as a food supplement at maximum use levels of 3 g/day for children from 3 to 9 yearsof age and 6 g/day for children from 10 years of age, adolescents and adults. | The applicant proposes to extend the use of the NF as a food ingredient in single meal replacementproducts for weight reduction for adults at a maximum amount of 6 g NF per day, which is the sameamount of NF as already authorised in food supplements for this population group.According to the applicant, food supplements withYarrowia    lipolyticabiomass (as alreadyauthorised) should not be consumed concomitantly with the above meal replacement products in ordernot to exceed the 6 g per day. | EFSA Panel concludes that the NF,Yarrowia  lipolyticayeast biomass, is safe under the proposedconditions of use.