Global Nutrition Regulatory Trends 22 April 2009 Simon Pettman, IADSA
5 Trends 1. More regulation, not less 2 More demanding legislation 3. Greater need for high quality, scientific, technical, regulatory guidance to decision-makers. More decision-makers watching what is happening in other regions 5. More opportunities to engage and influence!
Why? Market Size That’s their Job! Product Safety Motivation to Be at front Harmoniz- ation Fear to be Left behind Trade / WTO Codex
What do we want? 1. Clear and enforced regulatory framework Specific to our products Broad range of safe ingredients Sufficient consumer information Appropriate manufacturing standards, recognised globally Appropriate technical requirements (additives, contaminants). Ability to sell via all distribution channels
Regulators are individuals 1st Approach to achieving this…. Attitude: Service & Investment Ongoing commitment Regulators are individuals 1st Knowledge & skills
What makes an effective association? Attitude Ahead, not following Focus Productive Core group of dedicated individuals
Codex Alimentarius Commission Horizontal Committees Executive Committee Codex Secretariat Commodity Committees Horizontal Committees Regional Committees 178 Member Countries + EU Opportunities Submissions Role Language Coordination Milk Products Contaminants Asia Chocolate Additives Africa Oils & Fats Labelling Europe Nutrition N. Am & SWP Latin America
Codex Alimentarius Commission Horizontal Committees Executive Committee Codex Secretariat Commodity Committees Horizontal Committees Regional Committees 178 Member Countries + EU Impact: - Regional - National - Legal force Milk Products Contaminants Asia Chocolate Additives Africa Oils & Fats Labelling Europe Nutrition N. Am & SWP Latin America
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