Functional Foods in Europe – International Developments in Science and Health Claims


Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2007;51:298-299

The future of functional foods will depend on continued advances in food science and developments of innovative technologies, facilitating regulatory milieu and improved consumer understanding of claims.

These issues were discussed by more than 300 experts from universities, food related companies, government and research institutions representing 45 countries at a 3-day symposium held in Portomaso, Malta, 9–11 May 2007. The symposium was organised by the International Life Sciences Institute – European branch (ILSI Europe) in collaboration with Malta Standards Authority, University of Malta and ILSI Southeast Asia.

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