(Ebook) Probiotics and Health Claims by Wolfgang Kneifel, Seppo Salminen ISBN 9781405194914, 9781444329384, 140519491X, 1444329383

(Ebook) Probiotics and Health Claims by Wolfgang Kneifel, Seppo Salminen ISBN 9781405194914, 9781444329384, 140519491X, 1444329383

This book examines the international picture regarding probiotic food applications, placing a particular emphasis on the legal context and assessment procedures of probiotic health claims in the major markets for these products. Health claim legislation is described and the ways in which manufacturers can ensure compliance are discussed. The book also covers the use of meta-analysis to assess available data, and case examples from various regulatory cultures and traditions are included. It will be of interest to food industry scientists, executives and R&D personnel; international regulatory advisers and administrators; researchers, educators and students on food science courses.Key Features:Focuses on health claim legislation for this commercially important food sectorIncludes chapters on the current situation in all the major world markets including Europe, the USA, Japan, India and ChinaCovers food, feed and pharmaceutical applications of probiotics