We’re delighted to invite you to this informative community workshop on “Navigating EU Regulatory Requirements for Innovative Food Products.” This workshop is designed to help you understand the complexities of product qualification and regulatory requirements, ensuring your R&D process is well-informed and compliant. Also, you will be informed on the distinction between mandatory and voluntary food information, what are the applicable rules and consequences for innovative food products.

The workshop will cover the following key topics:

  1. Product Qualification: In or Out Scope of Prior Market Authorisation Requirements?
    • Understanding the criteria for product qualification.
    • Determining if your product falls within the scope of prior market authorization.
  2. Regulatory Requirements: If In Scope, What Does This Entail?
    • Detailed overview of regulatory requirements.
    • Steps to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  3. Real Life Examples Based on Member State Consultations
    • Case studies from various Member States.
    • Lessons learned and best practices.
  4. Distinction between Mandatory and Voluntary Food Information
    • Explanation of applicable rules 
    • Implications for naming innovative food products and making certain claims, such as “high in protein” or “made in Europe”

By the end of this workshop, you will:

  • Have a good assessment of when in the R&D process regulatory topics should be considered.
  • Understand the initial steps to take for integrating regulatory considerations into their product development.
  • Have a basic understanding on the naming of innovative food products and making certain claims

Speaker & Q&A👇

Karin Verzijden – Life Sciences Lawyer at Axon Lawyers

Karin Verzijden specialises in functional foods, feed, and pharmaceuticals. With extensive experience in assisting companies with the market introduction of innovative products, Karin provides expert guidance on the qualification of new ingredients and the appropriate regulatory pathways, including Novel Foods and GMOs. Familiar with the authorities overseeing these products, Karin also supports enforcement actions when necessary. Additionally, Karin drafts and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts and reports on current EU food legal and regulatory developments at www.foodhealthlegal.eu.

See you there!