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What is included in this Training

Master EU Novel Food Rules with Confidence and Clarity

  • Certificate of completion — proof of continuous training for GFSI audits.

  • 1 year access — revisit anytime while you implement in your company.

  • 60-minute on-demand video — concise, focused, and practical.

  • Curriculum covers:

    - Introduction & why Novel Foods matter for your business

    - What is a Novel Food? — clear definitions and classifications

    - EU Novel Food legal framework in brief

    - The Union List explained

    - Top 10 Novel Food compliance mistakes to avoid

    - Practical tips to prevent delays and rejections

    - Wrap-up & key takeaways with a compliance checklist

  • Practical downloads included:

    - Poster: 10 Novel Food Categories (EU Regulation)

    - Poster: Novel Food Compliance Flow

    - Novel Food Compliance Registration Log template

    - Internal Audit Checklist – Novel Food Compliance

  • Learn in your language — subtitles available in 13 languages.

  • Flexible access — follow on desktop or mobile app.

  • Positive impact — we donate 1% via B1G1 and monthly to the Give to Give Foundation.

What You’ll Learn in This European Novel Foods Compliance Training

60-minute on-demand course with practical tools for QA, RA, and R&D teams to streamline approvals and stay audit-ready.

    1. Agenda: Novel Foods and Introduction

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    2. What is a Novel Food

    3. Poster – 10 Novel Food Categories (EU Regulation 2015/2283)

    4. Novel Food EU Legal Framework in Brief

    5. Novel Food - The Union List

    6. Novel Foods Top 10 Common Mistakes

    7. Novel Foods Practical Tips to Avoid Mistakes

    8. Poster – Novel Food Compliance Flow

    9. Novel Food Compliance Registration Log (Excel Template)

    10. Novel Foods Wrap-Up Key Takeaways

    11. Internal Audit Checklist – Novel Food Compliance

    12. Exam 1 – Novel Food Basics

    13. Exam 2 – Union List Categories

    14. Exam 3 – Compliance Risks & QA Takeaways

European Novel Foods – Compliance Made Simple

  • $109.00
  • 14 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

EU Novel Foods Compliance Training

60-minute course to streamline approvals, strengthen compliance, and launch with confidence.

Bringing Novel Foods to market doesn’t have to be complex. This training gives QA, RA, and R&D teams clear guidance on EU rules, practical tools to interpret the Union List, and checklists to stay compliant — so you can launch faster and with confidence.

Learn How to Apply the Union List with Confidence

Watch a short clip from the training and see how clear guidance helps QA, RA & R&D teams classify ingredients correctly.

Implement Novel Food Compliance Efficiently — Save Time, Build Confidence

  • Save Time

    Practical checklists and templates let your team act immediately — without spending months interpreting EU Novel Food rules from scratch.

  • Strengthen Compliance

    Learn proven best practices to classify ingredients correctly, apply the Union List with confidence, and streamline approvals.

  • Implement with Confidence

    Designed for EU and GFSI compliance, giving auditors and authorities clear proof of training and due diligence.

Instructor

With over 29 years of experience, Kitty Appels has helped countless quality professionals grow into confident, senior-level experts in the food industry. Her background in food technology gives her a strong technical foundation, while her coaching style focuses on practical leadership and personal development.

Kitty is known for her people-first approach. As an interim QA manager, she has guided struggling teams — often working under high stress or unsupportive leadership — back to a place of confidence, clarity, and food safety excellence. Her motto, “Many roads lead to Rome,” reflects her flexible, empowering mindset.

She finds joy in helping quality professionals unlock their potential, overcome internal and external challenges, and become balanced, respected voices within their organizations.

💬 “Nothing is more fulfilling than seeing a QA professional stand tall, speak up, and truly own their role.”

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Kitty Appels

Senior Instructor and Coach

What our Clients say:

“This Novel Foods training clarified so many grey areas in EU legislation. Our QA team now knows exactly how to check the Union List and avoid costly mistakes with suppliers.”

QA Manager, Ready to Eat Food Manufacturer

Laura M.

“Clear, practical, and eye-opening. We discovered that two of our ingredients needed separate Novel Food approval due to their production method — something we had overlooked.”

Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Beverage Company

Hugo R.

“Excellent training! The real-life examples of common mistakes helped us review our supplier documentation and prevent non-conformities during our last GFSI audit.”

Product Developer, Nutraceuticals

Isabel P.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Novel Foods Training

  • What will I learn in this Novel Foods training?

    You will learn how to correctly define and classify Novel Foods, understand the EU legal framework, navigate the Union List, and avoid the top 10 compliance mistakes that delay approvals. You’ll also gain practical tools, posters, and checklists to support your QA, RA, and R&D teams.

  • How long does the training take?

    The training is 60 minutes of focused, on-demand content — designed to deliver key insights without wasting time.

  • Does the training include a certificate?

    Yes. You will receive a certificate of completion, which provides proof of continuous training for GFSI audits and internal compliance records.

  • Is the training relevant for my role?

    This training is designed for QA, RA, and R&D professionals in the food, supplement, and ingredient industries. It is especially relevant if your role involves product development, regulatory compliance, or supplier qualification.

  • Are subtitles available?

    Yes. Subtitles are available in 13 languages to make the training accessible to international teams.

  • Can I watch this training on my phone or tablet?

    Yes. You can access the training on any device, at any time, making it easy to revisit content whenever you need it.

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