On 31 March, Excel4Pro and PROTWIN hosted a joint webinar titled “The Future of Food Safety in Europe: Update of Regulatory Framework and Research Needs About Novel Foods.” The session brought together researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to explore the evolving food safety landscape across Europe.
Insights from the Webinar
The webinar featured insights from leading experts in the field including Dr. Veronica Maria Teresa Lattanzio, Research Director and Food Policy Expert, who presented on “The Future of Food Safety in Europe: Update of the Regulatory Framework and Research Needs on Novel Foods”, and Dr. Betül Vazgeçer, Vice-Chair of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission, who discussed about “Novel Foods: The Role of Codex Alimentarius in Ensuring Safety and Trust.” Their presentations provided participants with a deep understanding of both the European regulatory landscape and the global standards shaping food safety today.
Specifically, the webinar provided participants with valuable perspectives on the intersection of science, policy, and innovation in food safety, covering:
- Regulatory Developments: Updates on European regulatory frameworks for novel foods and alternative proteins.
- Research Priorities: Key areas of research needed to support innovation while safeguarding consumer safety.
- Expert Perspectives: Insights from professionals working at the interface of science and policy.
- Emerging Challenges and Opportunities: Discussion of hurdles and prospects in the evolving food safety landscape.
- Future-Ready Food Systems: Approaches to building a safe, sustainable, and resilient European food system.
- Global Standards with Codex Alimentarius: How Codex supports science-based international standards and helps align policy and regulatory frameworks worldwide.
Highlights from webinar
Moving Forward
The webinar highlighted the importance of collaboration between research, industry, and policy sectors to ensure the safe development of novel foods and alternative proteins in Europe. By connecting scientific evidence with regulatory decision-making, stakeholders are better equipped to foster innovation while maintaining consumer trust and safety.
