Mites for human consumption update

On August 23 2021, we released an update on our current position on insects intended for human consumption in an enforcement letter (FSS/ENF/21/006).

We stated that we’re aware of only one type of insect which has a history of consumption within the European Union prior to 15 May 1997. This is the German cheese mite (Tyrophagus casei). However, this also applies to the French flour mite (Acarus siro) which has been used in cheese such as Mimolette before 15 May 1997. Therefore, the French flour mite (Acarus siro) is not novel.