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PRODARE: a new framework to improve human studies on probiotics

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM –   PRODARE: a new framework to improve human studies on probiotics  The PRODARE (PRObiotic human study Design And REporting) recommendations provide a structured framework to improve the design, conduct, and reporting of human studies involving probiotics. Developed by a multi-disciplinary expert group coordinated by ILSI Europe, PRODARE addresses key methodological challenges that have long limited the reproducibility, comparability,

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BIOFIN-EU Advances Biodiversity Finance Innovation at 2025 Plenary Meeting

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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

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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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Global Experts Call for Harmonised Safety Assessments of Food Contact Materials

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Food Contact Materials (FCMs) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of food products. However, regulatory requirements for FCMs vary significantly across different regions, posing challenges for global compliance and risk assessment. A new ILSI Europe paper addresses the areas for global harmonisation of risk assessment protocols for FCMs. 

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Less sweet drinks and more fibers for our toddlers: a new study unveils the role of carbohydrates in young childrens’s health

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – A pivotal systematic review just published in Nutrition Reviews examines the impact of digestible and non-digestible carbohydrate consumption on toddlers’ health. Conducted by an international team of experts, the study highlights critical links between early dietary habits and long-term health outcomes. The research systematically evaluated 31 publications, including 20 cohort studies and 2

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Food Allergy Task Force releases overview on Quantitative Risk Assessment for food business operators

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ILSI Europe is proud to announce the release of the publication “Food Allergen Precautionary Labelling: A Risk-Based Approach – Overview for Food Business Operators,” developed by the Food Allergy Task Force. This concise and practical document aims to enhance understanding and application of Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) in food allergen management. Aiming for safer, more

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Harmonizing Food Safety terminology

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A new ILSI Europe paper addresses the ambiguity of chemical contaminants BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Chemical contaminants in food represent a significant challenge for risk assessment and management. Definitions and interpretations differ among regulatory bodies and stakeholders. This ambiguity arises from a lack of consensus on what constitutes a “food contaminant” and on the criteria that

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ILSI Europe publishes guide for prebiotics research in cognitive health

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Cognition encompasses mental processes such as attention, memory, understanding, and decision-making. They are all influenced by factors like genetics, environment, and nutrition. Emerging evidence suggests that prebiotics may impact cognition through the microbiota-gut-brain axis, potentially enhancing neurodevelopment, reducing neuroinflammation, and improving synaptic plasticity. However, human studies on this topic remain limited, with inconsistent findings due

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Prebiotics in food and dietary supplements: a roadmap to EU health claims

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Despite decades of research demonstrating the health benefits of prebiotics, the EU has yet to authorize the use of the term “prebiotic” in official health claims. A new paper, resulting from a workshop organized on October 25, 2023, addresses this challenge by outlining a strategic roadmap to gain regulatory recognition for prebiotics

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What should I eat to stay healthy? Four-million-euro research project GLUCOTYPES is looking for answers

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A team of scientists from five European countries will adopt the latest advances in wearable technologies, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, to identify individuals with distinct patterns of blood glucose alterations who responding differently to diet. The GLUCOTYPES project – supported with 4 million euro from the European Innovation Council – is led by scientists at

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