On December 2, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued Public Consultation Paper No. PC-1220 proposing to authorize Beta Hydroxybutyrate salts mix (59% BHB-Na, 27% BHB-Mg, 14% BHB-Ca) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The main contents are as follows:

(1) The novel food is intended to be used as an ingredient in food supplements. It is intended for general adult use and is not suitable for children, pregnant women and lactating women;

(2) The maximum daily intake is 6 g. The consultation document is open until December 23, 2024 for comments.

For more information, see: https://connect.efsa.europa.eu/RM/s/consultations/publicconsultation2/a0lTk0000033zur/pc1220