Plant based meat replacers are already available on the EU market and welcomed by consumers. Other novel protein sources are being developed and often produced by emerging technologies. R&D departments are working hard on making the production process cost effective for the consumer and as sustainable as possible, but is there anything else they should be taking into account at this stage?

Considering the novelty of the proteins and/or production processes, the products will have to undergo a safety assessment before they can be legally placed on the EU market. What does the regulatory process entail? Is there anything that can be done at this stage to ease the regulatory hurdles? Which are the key questions that should be asked now, and which questions can wait for later?

This webinar will cover the changes implemented to the novel food  regulation over the last time.

Format of the webinar: 40-45 minutes presentation, followed by 15-20 minutes for questions & answers. 

• What does the regulatory process for novel proteins entail?
• Is there a way to ease the regulatory hurdles?
• Which are the key questions that should be asked now?
• Which questions can wait for later?

• Regulatory affairs Managers
• Business Development Managers
• R&D Scientists
• Product development Managers
• Project Managers
• Scientists in CROs where clients demand EFSA-compliant studies

Ing. Justyna Pałasińska

Ing. Justyna Pałasińska holds a Master in Food Technology and Human Nutrition, specialising in meat production, as well as a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Since joining Pen & Tec in 2013, Justyna has gained experience in managing both food & feed projects such as novel foods, nutrition & health claims, food for special medical purposes, food supplements and feed additives, including amino acids, bacteriophages, enzymes and plant derived products. She has also worked on projects for the US market, through FAP, GRAS determination and NDI notification. Justyna is currently managing and developing the food department of Pen & Tec.