FAO releases new report on supplement and functional food safety considerations
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May 05, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a report, Food safety in personalized nutrition: a focus on food supplements and functional foods, explores emerging safety considerations related to these products, providing an overview of all important food safety aspects such as interactions with medications, appropriate dosage, and the need to assess the safety of ingredients that lack a history of consumption.
Drawing on regulatory frameworks from around the world, the report examines how different countries and regions approach the classification, labelling, and regulation of food supplements and functional foods. This analysis aims to support food safety authorities, especially in low- and middle-income countries, by helping to strengthen regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation, safeguard consumers, and build trust in the marketplace.
Food supplements are described in the report as products containing concentrated sources of nutrients intended to complement one's diet, while functional foods are considered to offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These products, when responsibly produced and consumed, may have the potential to contribute positively to public health goals, although the evidence to support health claims is often lacking.
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