Functional beverages vs functional foods is a regulatory issue first, and then a formulation one. Both the FDA and EU do not have a legal definition of “functional food” in statute and regulate by product...
The EU novel food authorisation process is governed by Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Foods that were not consumed to a significant degree in the EU before 15 May 1997 may require novel food authorisation. The novel...
For brands developing high-performance skincare, or a product that can be called “cosmeceuticals,” in the UAE market, there is one regulatory challenge to consider: Is the product classified as a cosmetic, or do some aspects...
Bioactive beverages made from fruit pulp, dietary fiber, plant extracts, proteins and oils have the tendency to undergo sedimentation, creaming and phase separation during storage. Microfluidization of bioactive beverages would alter the structure of particles...
Formulating a retort processed functional beverage is difficult since heat sterilization will influence the stability of the ingredients in terms of stability, flavor, texture, and shelf-life performance. retort-processed beverage reverse engineering evaluates the commercially produced...
A science-based functional drink formulation aims to develop beverages that provide consumers with certain health benefits such as immunity, concentration, and digestive health along with the core role of hydrating them. With the increase in...
In the U.S., the beverages industry has been using AI, connected machines, and intelligent automation for enhancing its manufacturing processes and quickening beverage product development for functional beverages, ready-to-drink (RTD) drinks, and plant-based drinks. To...
Regulatory packaging compliance guarantees the materials are suitable for their intended use, safe for the environment, and provides the mandatory information to the consumer. In the UK, pet food product development is defined legally as...
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 push into manufacturing, as well as the growing trend of Saudi nutraceuticals exports, exposes manufacturers to contrasting regulatory environments in global markets, which can lead to lengthy regulatory approvals, recalls or...
China’s herbal industry is evolving thanks to sustainable packaging engineering by combining environmental responsibility and cutting-edge intelligent packaging technology to protect sensitive bioactive compounds from light, moisture, air and fluctuating temperatures. Driven by China’s carbon-neutral...