Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World
| Series: | Food technology |
| Publisher: | Elsevier/Academic Press |
| Subject: | Dietary Supplements--standards, Food Industry--legislation & jurisprudence, Health Food--standards. |
| Authors: | Debasis Bagchi |
| Pages: | 447 pages |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| ISBN: | 9780123739018 |
| Call No: | QP 144.F85 N88 2008 |
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.