Food Products
A product idea, a new ingredient or a formulation proposed by a manufacturer: the first step is to establish which requirements apply. Composition, intended use, presentation and target market provide the basis.
Support builds on this foundation – from product concepts and development to labelling, regulatory compliance and required notifications.
Product Ideas & Classification
Will your idea become a food for general consumption, a fortified product or a food supplement? Classification depends on the specific product. A desired effect or product format alone does not answer this question.
The assessment considers the formulation, intended use and communication alongside the requirements of the countries in which the product will be sold. It identifies necessary adjustments or further assessments and their implications for subsequent development.
Conventional Foods & Plant-based Products
In food and beverages, ingredient selection, formulation and manufacturing processes are closely connected. The work focuses on taste, texture, shelf life and reproducible quality. Experience in meat and dairy technology, plant proteins and extrusion informs product concepts and practical development work.
Fortified & Functional Foods
A product’s nutritional benefit needs to be reflected in its composition and communication. Vitamins, minerals and other ingredients are therefore assessed together with their conditions of use. Intended nutrition and health claims are considered from the product planning stage.
Food Supplements
For food supplements, ingredients, daily portion, product format and product claims need to be consistent. Support covers bespoke product concepts as well as reviews of existing formulations, manufacturer proposals and imported products.
Assess nutrient compounds, botanical extracts and other ingredients against their composition, specifications and intended use
Develop or revise formulations; align use levels, daily portions and ingredient alternatives
Prepare and review labelling and claims, organise the assessment of compliance with food law, and submit or commission required national notifications
Specific Nutritional Requirements
For sports nutrition and weight-management products, the intended use and product concept determine the work required. Specialist partners are involved in the classification and assessment of foods for special medical purposes and other foods for specific groups.
New Ingredients & Novel Foods
A new ingredient or a changed manufacturing process may raise additional questions, even for a familiar product type. History of consumption, substance identity, manufacturing process and intended use are reviewed for potential novel food status. For ingredients produced by fermentation, regulatory clarification and technical development are coordinated.
Additives, Enzymes & Flavourings
Assess substance identity, technical function and use within the relevant food category
Review specifications, conditions of use and labelling; identify any additional assessment or procedural requirements
What You Can Expect
You receive a technical assessment and classification of your project, with specific requirements and next steps. Depending on the assignment, this leads to a development brief, a formulation review or further work on labelling and market requirements. You can start with an individual question or receive support across several project phases.
Ready for sustainable solutions?