title: New regulatory trends for probiotics.
abstract: The aim of this paper (presented in Rome, Italy, at the 2nd Congress of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and New Food, September 7-9, 2003) was to provide an objective view of the regulatory trends at the European level specifically referring to probiotics, because until now they have never been directly mentioned nor officially or expressly regulated per food and/or dietary applications, excluding their use as "active principles" in pharmaceutical products. Such a report presented during a scientific congress could represent a potential link between the world of research and the world of industry, both of presently deeply engaged and attracted by the potentiality raised until now, as per the application of probiotics under different points of view.
authors.affiliation: Probiotical srl, a company of the Mofin Alce Group, Novara, Italy. mbp@probiotical.com
authors.forename: Michela Bianco
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Prevot
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D019649:Food Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D058870:Food, Organic / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007881:Legislation, Food; D019936:Probiotics