THE European Union has authorized the inclusion of the Philippines' dried pili nuts in its novel food list, regaining the country's market access in the 27 member states after it passed the EU's safety and labeling requirements.

The European Commission Implementing Regulation 2023/267 was signed on Feb. 8, 2023 after the country's pili nut export was temporarily stopped following new EU rules for novel foods in 2015.

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