Probiotics and health claims /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Kneifel, Wolfgang, Salminen, Seppo
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Σειρά: Functional food science and technology series.
• Θέματα: Probiotics > Health aspects.; Probiotics > Law and legislation.; Probiotics > therapeutic use.; Food Industry > legislation & jurisprudence.; Chemical engineering.; Engineering.; MEDICAL > Pharmacology.; Electronic books.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: 1 online resource.
• Βιβλιογραφία: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781444329384; 1444329383; 9781444329391; 1444329391
• DOI: 10.1002/9781444329384

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 a.