Regulation of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals / Institute of Food Technologists Series (PDF)

Regulation of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: A Global
Perspective offers a comprehensive resource for information on
regulatory aspects of the growing and economically important
functional food industry. Regulatory systems and definitions of key
terms-food, supplement, drug, etc-vary from country to country. A
thorough understanding of laws and regulation within and among key
countries with regard to functional foods, herbal extracts or
drugs, and nutritional supplements is critical to the direction of
food companies that are developing products for these markets.

International experts with legal and/or scientific expertise
address relevant topics from quality issues, to organic foods to
labeling. Innovative product development within the framework of
existing regulations will be addressed in individual chapters.
Overview chapters will discuss global principles, inter-country
trading issues, and present a comparison of the laws and
regulations within different countries graphically.

A "must-have" handbook for research professionals, management,
and marketing strategists in the worldwide functional
foods/nutritional supplements business. Food technicians and
engineers responsible for manufacturing quality in this industry
should add it to their library to ensure that they have a thorough
knowledge of the applicable legal requirements. The book will also
serve as an indispensable shelf reference for lawyers in the food
industry and government health professionals with regulatory
responsibilities.