Ensuring Safety and Compliance: A Deep Dive into Functional Foods and Food Contact Materials (FCMs) Regulations

09 Jul 2024

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to offer an in-depth seminar on the regulation of novel food ingredients, often categorized as novel foods. Attendees will gain valuable insights into various aspects of the regulation and approval processes for functional foods in a variety of jurisdictions around the world. Additionally, our experts will provide guidance on global food contact materials regulatory compliance.

The event is scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 2 PM JST, and has both in-person and virtual attendance options available.  The live session will be held at 4F Hulic Kamiyacho Building, 4-3-13 Toranomon, Minato-ku,, Tokyo, Japan.  The event will be delivered in English and translated into Japanese.

Key Topics Covered:

  • An Overview of Functional Food Ingredients in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States (45 mins)
  • Understand the classification and scope of functional food ingredients.
  • Learn about the rigorous safety assessments required for approval.
  • Explore the methods used to evaluate the safety of functional food ingredients.
  • Gain knowledge on different regulatory routes and hurdles to approval.
  • An Overview of Functional Food Ingredients in APAC, Japan and South Korea (45 mins)
  • Learn about the initial consultation process to streamline your application.
  • Get insights into preparing a comprehensive dossier for submission.
  • Understand the types of evidence required to demonstrate safety and efficacy.
  • Navigate the regulatory review process for a successful approval.
  • Discover the ongoing requirements post-approval to ensure continued compliance.
  • An Introduction to Global Food Contact Regulations (45 mins)
  • Summary of FCM Regulations in EU, US and China
  • Requirements of FCM petition/notification

Our team of toxicologists, scientists, and regulatory experts will be available to help you navigate the scientific and regulatory requirements for novel foods and food contact regulations. With Intertek’s unparalleled understanding of regulatory agencies and requirements, we will help you develop a successful strategy to address both your current and future regulatory needs. Intertek adds value to your business objectives by providing the most expedient and cost-effective route to satisfy the necessary requirements. As a valued partner, we will lead you every step of the way, ensuring your functional food ingredients are safe, effective, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain essential knowledge and expert guidance on the regulations and approval processes for functional food ingredients and food contact materials. This event is free to attend; however, pre-registration is required. Space is limited for our in-person session, so register today to ensure your spot. We look forward to your participation!

To register for:

To learn more about our regulatory and scientific consulting solutions for food and supplement companies worldwide, visit: Food Scientific and Regulatory Support (intertek.com)

For Media Information:

Please contact:
Tracy Veale
Global Director, Marketing & Communications
Intertek Assuris
E: tracy.veale@intertek.com

For Technical Information:

Please contact:
Haruna Kohno
Project Associate, Food & Nutrition Group
Intertek Assuris, Japan
E: haruna.kohno@intertek.com

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