5. Spirulina applications

5.1 Regulatory status of spirulina

Spirulina has a dual status as a food, a food ingredient and a dietary supplement.

Indeed, it is first and foremost a foodstuff, recognized as such by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). As such, it is subject to the rules governing this type of product in the European Union. Regulation (EC) no. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of January 28, 2002 defines a foodstuff as "any substance or product, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, intended to be, or reasonably expected to be ingested by humans".

The species Arthrospira maxima and Arthrospira platensis have been listed under the genus name Spirulina in accordance with Regulation...

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Bibliography

(1) - HABIB (M.A.B.) et al - A review on culture, production and use of spirulina as food for humans and feeds for domestic animals and fish. - FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular, Rome, 1034 (2008).
(2) - PANIAGUA-MICHEL (J.) et al - Le Tecuitlal, concentré...

Regulations

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of January 28, 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.

Decree no. 2006-352 of March 20, 2006 on food supplements.

Regulation (EU) No 2015/2283 of the European Parliament...