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<p>The Government recognises the role the alternative protein sector could have in
contributing to UK growth. As stated in the Government's Food Strategy, through funding
we will support progress on a wide range of issues, including alternative proteins.
We will also work with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to develop dedicated guidance
materials for approval of new alternative protein products while reviewing our novel
food regulations. This will ensure they are transparent for innovators and investors,
whilst maintaining world-leading consumer safety standards.</p><p>In addition, the
FSA is aiming to introduce a legislative fix this year to permit edible insect sellers
to continue to sell several species while they submit applications for authorisation
under the novel food regulations. Novel foods normally require pre-market authorisation
but the FSA plans to fix transitional arrangements from the EU retained law to allow
necessary time to demonstrate the safety of these products. There are very few restrictions
required on the use of insects as feed.</p>
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