Background and Objectives
The introduction of novel food products could expose the population to new dietary proteins. Assessing the potential allergenicity of these proteins is essential to their safe introduction, but remains a challenge.The activity is focusing on establishing the way different types of methodologies can be deployed to achieve a quantitative or semi-quantitative assessment of the risk posed by protein sources. The recently developed Adverse Outcome Pathway, for IgE-mediated sensitisation in particular, is considered.
Output
The aim of this activity is to facilitate the introduction of novel protein sources by promoting the tools for a clearer regulatory environment, supported by better alignment between scientific test methodologies and risk management objectives. The outcome of the Expert Group could be a toolbox for all involved in the risk assessment process for novel foods and ingredients, and should include how best to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Expert Group Members
René Crevel | René Crevel Consulting | Director at René Crevel Consulting | UK |
Harry Wichers – Co-Chair | Wageningen University | Professor | NL |
Neil Buck | General Mills | Corporate Toxicologist | CH |
Aouatif Chentouf | Roquette Group | Global Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Expert | FR |
Simon Flanagan | Mondelēz International | Head of Speciality Analysis & Food Allergen Services | UK |
Melina Galano | DSM | Senior Regulatory Toxicologist | NL |
Jossie Garthoff | Danone Nutricia Research | Food Safety Scientific Affairs Project Leader | NL |
Stéphane Hazebrouck | UMR CEA-INRA | Researcher | FR |
Geert Houben | The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research – TNO | Principal Scientist | NL |
Bushra Javed | University of Manchester | Researcher | UK |
Katrine Lindholm Bøgh | Technical University of Denmark | Head of Research Group | DK |
Kitty Verhoeckx | University Medical Center Utrecht | Scientist | NL |
Chiara Nitride | University of Naples "Federico II" | Researcher | IT |
Ross Yarham | Indoor Biotechnologies | Research Associate/Research Group Manager | UK |