Intertek to Exhibit at Vitafoods Europe
26 Apr 2016
Hampshire, England - Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to industries worldwide will be exhibiting at Booth #O18 at Vitafoods Europe from May 10-12, 2016, in Geneva, Switzerland.
This is a great opportunity for attendees to discuss the long awaited updated EU novel food regulation [Regulation (EU) 2015/2283], and the best approach to gain approval for new food and food ingredients in the EU. The main benefits of this regulation are to clarify the scope and definitions, to introduce a centralised procedure, and to introduce a notification process for a traditional food from a country outside the EU.
Intertek expert Mr. Nigel Baldwin, Director, Scientific & Regulatory Consultant, Europe, Food & Nutrition, states, “The outcome of this new regulation will be new definitions and new food categories for novel foods, which companies must understand in order to ensure compliance. In addition, companies must familiarise themselves with the new submission process for obtaining authorisations to market novel foods and food ingredients in the EU. The anticipation of these changes can be very overwhelming; the regulatory process is often complex, and resource-intensive. Having a dedicated partner in the EU that has the experience to understand the strategic approach to meet regulatory guidelines during the transition period can drastically shorten your company’s time to market, resulting in improved chances of business success.” The Draft guidance regarding the scientific approach for submission dossiers has been published, and actual legal enactment will take place January 2018. Intertek Scientific and Regulatory Consultancy has championed more than 35 full novel food approvals since 1997.
For over 30 years, Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy has been delivering valuable expertise and practical advice to their clients in the food industry. Local and international Intertek experts are well-recognised, and are routinely called upon to serve as invited speakers and educators at various conferences relating to scientific advancements, regulatory compliance and product development. Intertek is committed to expanding its service portfolio and continuing their investment in research that benefits the toxicology community.
To set-up a meeting during the show, please contact food.sci-reg@intertek.com.
To learn more about the regulatory and scientific consultancy services offered by our experts and within the larger Intertek organization, please visit: www.intertek.com/food/consulting/.
For Media Inquiries:
Heather Wilson
Senior Conference Administrator
Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy
Direct: 905-542-2900
Email: heather.wilson@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains.
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About Intertek Food Services
At Intertek, we understand the different requirements that apply at each stage of the food supply chain. We support and guide clients through a wide range of effective solutions for individual needs, including auditing, certification, testing, inspection, scientific and regulatory consulting, technical solutions and training. Visit www.intertek.com/food.
Join our Intertek experts as they provide regulatory updates pertaining to the EU health food and supplement ingredient industry during our EU Food and Supplements Regulatory Webinar Series, registration and details are available at: https://www.intertek.com/green/webinars/eu-food-supplements-regulatory/