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Jennifer Hoffmann, Fona International, Inc. Presented at the 2010 conference
The intricacy of the regulations surrounding flavors and their use in food, if not managed properly and proactively, can lead to nerve-wracking commercialization delays at the time of a product launch. An understanding of the complexity of flavors themselves can aid food companies in identifying key areas of focus for compliance in desired international markets. Below is an overview of the anatomy of a flavor, highlighting some difficulties facing different ingredients from a regulatory perspective, and tips on identifying the diverse regulations applicable to any flavor. Also provided are some keys to developing proactive communication with a flavor partner to ensure the best regulatory positioning for a consumer product. Since interpretations of regulations do vary, the most successful regulatory partnerships proactively discuss these challenges in order to gain alignment on the most important points.
