A food enzyme falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 may be F2authorised in accordance with this Regulation only when it is covered by an authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.

When a food enzyme F3that is already authorised is produced from a different source falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it will not require a new authorisation under this Regulation, as long as the new source is covered by an authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and the food enzyme complies with the specifications established under this Regulation.

In relation to England, a food enzyme falling within the scope of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 may be authorised in accordance with this Regulation only when it is covered by a food and feed marketing authorisation under Part 3 of that Act.

In relation to England, when a food enzyme that is already authorised is produced from a different source falling within the scope of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023, it will not require a new authorisation under this Regulation, as long as the new source is covered by a food and feed marketing authorisation under Part 3 of that Act and the food enzyme complies with the specifications established under this Regulation.