Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World
- 1st Edition - July 18, 2008
- Editor: Debasis Bagchi
- Language: English
Globalization of the nutraceutical and functional food industries presents significant challenges, not the least of which is the regulatory variance between countries active in th… Read more
Description
Description
Globalization of the nutraceutical and functional food industries presents significant challenges, not the least of which is the regulatory variance between countries active in the marketplace. Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World has been written by eminent experts in the field with the specific intention of addressing these important considerations.
Beginning with insights into the scope, importance and growing opportunities in these industries, the book demonstrates the global scenario on the acceptance and demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods. It explores the regulatory hurdles and claim substantiation of these foods and dietary supplements, as well as the intricate aspects of manufacturing procedures.
Including regulations from South America, Canada, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, Korea, China, India and Southeast Asia as well as the United States, Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World provides a valuable resource for understanding the key considerations of operating in this rapidly expanding area.
Key features
Key features
- Overview of nutraceutical and functional food regulations around the world
- Discusses the important of GRAS status and DSHEA regulations
- Provides insight on quality manufacturing techniques, cGMP and standardized analytical techniques
- Includes salient features on overcoming regulatory hurdles
- Addresses the importance of safety, efficacy and human clinical studies for worldwide acceptance
- Highlights anti-terrorism safety assurance through traceability
- Explores the significance of intellectual property, trademark and branding on marketing
Readership
Readership
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 3, 2014
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Debasis Bagchi
Dr. Bagchi is an academic, industry, and clinical-affairs leader in nutraceuticals, functional foods, toxicology, pharmacology, and nutrition science. He holds adjunct faculty appointments at Texas Southern University and Adelphi University, where he contributes to teaching in neurotoxicology and integrative neuroscience, and serves as Director of Innovation and Clinical Affairs at Dr. Herbs LLC. He previously held faculty and senior research leadership roles in pharmaceutical sciences, nutraceuticals, and scientific affairs. Dr. Bagchi has held leadership positions in professional organizations including the International Society of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, the American College of Nutrition, and the Institute of Food Technologists’ Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Division. His work includes extensive peer-reviewed publications, edited books, and patents. He serves in advisory, peer-review, and editorial roles for scientific organizations and journals, with contributions spanning functional foods, nutrition, toxicology, oxidative stress, and biomedical research.