Objectives of the Meeting
Prof. Seppo Salminen, University of Turku, Finland
Legislation on Nutrition and Health Claims: The role of EFSA
Dr. Pilar Rodriguez-Iglesias, Unit on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), European Food Safety Authority EFSA, Italy
List of Approved Claims from Member States
Councellor (Legal affairs), Anne Haikonen, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Finland
Nutrient Profiling – Situation in Generally Accepted Claims
Prof. Gerhard Rechkemmer, Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Food, Germany
Realising Innovative Commercial Opportuntities Afforded by EC1924/2006.
Prof. Colette Shortt, Regulatory Director, McNeil Nutritionals, UK
How to Make an Application for a Health Claim in Practice?
Dr. Albert Bär, Bioresco Ltd., Switzerland
Case I: LGGPlus and Evolus - Experiences on Finnish, Swedish and European legislation
Dr. Riitta Korpela, Valio Ltd., Finland
Case II: British Cases
Prof. Judy Buttriss, British Nutrition Foundation, United Kingdom
Nutrition and Health Claims for Products Containing Omega-3 Fatty Acids? – ALA, EPA and DHA
Dr. J. B. Iain Cloughley, Life Sciences Sector Specialist, UK Trade and Investment, United Kingdom
Berry Phenolics – Is There Enough Scientific Evidence for Nutrition and Health Claims?
Dr. Marina Heinonen, University of Helsinki, Finland
Nutrition Claims on Glycemic Index – Researcher’s Point-of-View
Prof. Raija Tahvonen, University of Turku, Finland
