What is the status of green tea extract in caffeinated beverages and other foods following the latest novel food decision by the ACNF?

Both the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and the Therapeutic Goods Administration have issued separate decisions which have significant potential ramifications on the use of green tea extracts in food. This article addresses these decisions and the important issues they raise for food businesses in assessing whether their green tea extract products or ingredients are still to be permitted for use.