Scientific Publications

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

Diet, Nutrition, Press room / By

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

Allergy, Food Safety, News, Press room / By

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

Contaminants, Food Safety, Press room, Scientific Publications, Toxicology / By

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

Brain Health, Microbiome, Prebiotics, Press room / By

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

Gut Microbiota, Nutrition, Prebiotics, Press room / By

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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Discover our 2025 Portfolio

Food Safety, Nutrition / By

As we enter 2025, we’re thrilled to present our annual portfolio, highlighting key initiatives and engagement opportunities that will drive our mission of science-based guidance in the food sector. Building on last year’s enthusiastic response to our proposals, four new Task Forces developped their activity roadmap and are now ready to kick-off expert groups. They …

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

Nutrition, Press room / By

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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Call for experts in maternal health

Community, Microbiome, News, Nutrition, Probiotics / By

The Probiotics Task Force is forming a new expert group to conduct a comprehensive narrative review on the maternal microbiome and its impact on pregnancy. We’re seeking a diverse team of clinician-scientists with expertise in maternal health, spanning from infection, constipation, nutrient status to mental health, metabolic helath, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preterm birth. Background …

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ILSI Europe Launches New Task Force on Vitamin K2 to Advance Health Understanding and Economic Insights

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – ILSI Europe is proud to announce the establishment of a new Task Force on Vitamin K2. Comprising leading experts from various companies and from academic background, the Task Force aims to explore and advance the scientific understanding of the health benefits of Vitamin K2, providing evidence-based insights to enhance public awareness. Vitamin …

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