European Union legislation on macroalgae products

Abstract Macroalgae-based products are increasing in demand also Europe. In the European Union, each category of macroalgae-based is regulated separately. We discuss EU legislation, including law on medicinal products, foods food supplements and additives, feed cosmetics, packaging materials, fertilizers biostimulants, as well biofuels. Product safety consumer protection priorities with any new products. Macroalgae can be sold traditional herbal medicines. The novel regulation applies to macroalgae that have not previously been used food, organic a specific regulatory category. maximum levels heavy metals may barrier for foods, feeds, fertilizers. Getting health claims approved based demanding. addition rules business strongly impacted by elements general environment such agricultural/aquacultural subsidies, maritime spatial planning aquaculture licensing, public procurement criteria, tax schemes, trade agreements.