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“Guidance Document on Use of Traditional Knowledge in Scientific Evidence-Based Novel Foods and Ingredients”

ILSI India’s Knowledge Centre on Functional Foods, Immunity and Gut Health (K-FFIG) has published a Guidance Document on the Use of Traditional Knowledge in Scientific Evidence-Based Novel Foods and Ingredients”, aimed at enabling the responsible translation of traditional wisdom into validated, safe, and effective food solutions for public benefit.

 The Guidance Document can be downloaded from: https://tinyurl.com/3ey9xpfm

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Concept Paper on Best Practices for Ethical Conduct of human Intervention Studies for Novel Food/ Ingredients/Processes/ Technology/ Claim Substantiation by ILSI India K-FFIG

The Concept Paper discusses the need for conducting Human Intervention Studies for substantiating “Claims” for Food Products, Food ingredients including the nutrients as such but not limited to vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanical extracts, herbs, spices, spice oleoresins and bioactive substances. It also provides guidance on important considerations for conducting Human Intervention Trials.

The Concept Paper Can Be Downloaded From: https://tinyurl.com/3c5mnub5

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