Info session on Feed for Particular Nutritional purposes

Background

EFSA’s FEEDAP Panel is developing a new guidance document for the preparation and submission of applications related to feed intended for particular nutritional purposes (PARNUTS), in line with Regulation (EC) No 767/2009. The aim of this guidance is to:

• Harmonise the assessment process at EU level, ensuring consistency in interpretation and criteria applied across evaluations.
• Clarify the requirements for applicants, outlining the key elements expected in a dossier, including characterisation, description of the particular nutritional purpose, conditions of use, safety and efficacy.
• Support applicants with a coherent framework, reinforcing the need for robust scientific evidence substantiating the claimed nutritional purpose.

This event follows the initial presentation given in the FEEDAP’s Open Plenary meeting in November 2025 (link).

Objectives of the meeting

The info session aims to:

• Present the key principles of the PARNUTS guidance under development, well ahead of its endorsement for public consultation.
• Explain EFSA’s proposed requirements and evaluation logic, ensuring consistent application of the regulatory framework.
• Gather comments and questions from stakeholders, fostering a participatory and transparent development process.

Structure of the meeting

EFSA’s experts will deliver a presentation outlining the main aspects of the guidance under development. This will be followed by an open discussion between EFSA and attendees via Teams (both oral and written).

Participants are invited to submit discussion points related to data requirements for these applications in advance and to indicate their interest in delivering a short intervention during the meeting. 

Who should attend?

The event is intended for stakeholders with expertise in the area of Feed but in particular in the field of Feed for Particular Nutritional Purposes.

EFSA’s presentation will build on the one shared in the Open Plenary meeting last November (HERE). In the interest of time, attendees are strongly invited to review that presentation in advance.

On-line registration

The registration form can be found at: Link

Please note that registration will close on 01 March 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Your participation will be automatically confirmed.

The link to attend the event will be sent few days before the event, after registration’s closure.

Organisational details

The event will be held online on 13 March 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00 CET. Further details will be communicated to participants. English will be the language of the event, and no translation will be provided.

Contact

Do not hesitate to contact the organising committee at webinars [at] efsa.europa.eu for more information.