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Codex adopts new guidance on precautionary allergen labelling, reinforcing the case for risk assessment

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The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted new international guidelines on precautionary allergen labelling on 6 July 2026, marking a shift towards a risk-based approach to “may contain” statements. Under the guidance, precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) should only be used once a risk assessment has demonstrated that the unintended presence of an allergen exceeds an established action level, following the application of appropriate mitigation measures. The aim is

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Prebiotic Research & Development: Key Considerations for Prebiotic Validation and Health Claim Substantiation

Prebiotics /

Prebiotics form a high-potential category in the health and nutrition space, with expanding evidence linking their intake to not only digestive health, but also metabolic, immune and cognitive health. However, substantiating prebiotic status and health benefits remains challenging — especially for regulatory approval of health claims. Additionally, the ‘prebiotic’ term is not recognised by all

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Discover our Portfolio for 2026

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ILSI Europe Scientific Portfolio 2026 Welcome note by Isabelle Guelinckx, ILSI Europe Executive & Scientific Director Europe stands at a pivotal moment. Demographic shifts, economic pressures, and societal change are reshaping our future. An ageing population and the growing burden of healthcare costs demand smarter, more sustainable approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease. Nutrition

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Celebrating World Microbiome Day 2025: Scientific Highlights from ILSI Europe

Microbiome, News, Nutrition, Scientific Publications /

To mark World Microbiome Day, ILSI Europe is proud to acknowledge the achievements of its Prebiotics and Probiotics Task Forces, whose collaborative work continues to strengthen the evidence base for microbiome-informed health strategies. Our multidisciplinary Expert Groups tackle complex questions about the role of diet and supplementation in modulating the microbiome, translating scientific evidence into

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BIOFIN-EU Advances Biodiversity Finance Innovation at 2025 Plenary Meeting

EU-funded projects, Press room /

LEIDEN, Netherlands – May 2025 – The EU-funded BIOFIN-EU project convened its annual plenary meeting at Naturalis Biodiversity Center, bringing together representatives from all 13 partners across 10 European countries to drive innovation in biodiversity finance. The three-day meeting marked a key milestone in BIOFIN-EU’s mission to develop the framework and technology that will make

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Experts Highlight the Immune Health Potential of Prebiotics

Microbiome, Nutrition, Press room /

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Prebiotics and non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) are increasingly recognized for their potential to support human immune function, particularly in infants, children, and other vulnerable populations. A new comprehensive systematic review published by ILSI Europe synthesizes current evidence on how these dietary components influence immunity, infections, inflammation, and vaccine responses in healthy humans, while

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New publication highlights how pregnancy transforms the maternal microbiome

Probiotics, Scientific Publications /

A newly published study in Gut Microbes, supported by the ILSI Europe Probiotics Task Force, sheds light on how pregnancy profoundly reshapes the maternal microbiome across multiple body sites. The research explores both natural, pregnancy-induced microbiota shifts and the emerging potential of targeted probiotic interventions. Key Findings: Gut microbiota: Hormonal and metabolic changes during pregnancy

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ILSI’s Six Sessions Accepted for IUNS-ICN 2025

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We are thrilled to announce that all six sessions submitted by the International Life Sciences Institute for the 22nd International Union of Nutritional Sciences International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) have been accepted. This prestigious event, set to take place in August 2025, brings together leading experts in nutrition science from around the world to discuss

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