(3)On 26 March 2021, the company Nagase Viita Co., Ltd. (‘the applicant’) submitted an application for an authorisation to the Commission in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 to place glucosyl hesperidin on the Union market as a novel food. The applicant requested glucosyl hesperidin to be used in several hot beverages, non-alcoholic beverages and confectionery for the general population, and in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote, excluding infants. Subsequently, on 14 May 2024, the applicant modified the proposed used of glucosyl hesperidin in the application (several hot beverages, non-alcoholic beverages and confectionery) and replace them by functional drinks but at the same levels. As this category can be interpreted by consumers as a nutrition claim according to the provisions of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote, and in order to ensure clarity, it is appropriate that the designation of ‘functional drink’ is replaced by ‘soft drinks marketed in relation to physical exercise’ and ‘energy drinks’. On 26 September 2024, the applicant withdrew the request for use in food supplements for young children from the application.
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