How to ensure the food products developed comply with international regulatory standards

1. How to ensure the food products developed comply with international regulatory standards? An Academic presentation by Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, FoodResearchLab Group: www.foodresearchlab.com Email: info@foodresearchlab.com

2. INTRODUCTION • With an increase in the migration of people and consumer goods, issues may arise about product safety since there are concerns due to contamination and incorrect product labelling that lead to product recall. • This is where regulations are crucial. Regulations are instituted by authorities in respective countries and ensure the products are safe. • Examples of regulatory bodies include the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in the European Union. • Regulations influence every aspect of product development- from research and development (R&D) to sourcing to marketing.

3. Steps to ensure compliance with International regulatory standards Adhering compliance to international regulatory standards is an ongoing process, as it is susceptible to changes and undergo regular regulation updates. The following steps may help comply with the regulations: Factors driving the growth of the millet market • Companies developing food, products must keep updated with international regulatory development. • The employees must be acquainted with new regulations and amendments to the existing ones. In addition, they must be assessed whether they follow practices like HACCP and GMP.

4. Seek assistance from a food consultant • Sometimes, regulations may unintentionally be breached by small and growing organisations and enterprises. • To prevent such errors from happening in the future, companies must seek the help of a food consultant conversant with international regulations. • Consultants ensure that the process of product development is in order. • The consultants also help the companies keep updated with the regulations. CONTD...

5. Ensure the product labelling meets the international regulatory standards • The companies must ensure the product label offers complete information regarding their composition and ingredients. • A general requirement to meet international regulatory standards is that a product must have a complete list of ingredients, with an emphasis on allergens and additives. CONTD...

6. Conduct frequent audits • Audits help assess whether the employees adhere to regulations during product development. • The internal auditor must be independent and must assess the employees stringently 06 07 CONTD...

8. CONCLUSION • Compliance with International regulatory standards is crucial for the success of the product. • Keeping updated with the changes in food regulations, employee training, assessment, audits, labelling products appropriately, and seeking the assistance of a food and beverage consultant is valuable to ensure that the products developed comply with international regulatory standards.

9. HOW THE FOOD RESEARCH LAB CAN HELP • We are a team of food scientists and food technologists who offer B2B service in product development. • We understand the importance of regulations, keep updated with the changes in the regulatory environment and offer regulatory and scientific research services for our clients. • Our regulatory professionals are among the best in the business, with considerable expertise in international regulatory strategies. • In addition, we assist our clients in obtaining certification and following standardised practices regarding product development and help ensure product quality, guaranteeing their success.

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