Trends and current food safety regulations and policies for functional foods and beverages containing botanicals.

ABSTRACT: Globally, the demand for functional foods and beverages has significantly increased due to socioeconomic changes, particularly in health consciousness to enhance their functionality. Functional ingredients derived from botanicals are widely used because of their phytochemical properties with health benefits. This study aims to (1) review the capabilities and challenges of botanical addition in functional foods, (2) review current policies and regulations for functional foods containing botanicals in the European Union (EU), Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, and (3) provide recommendations on effective food safety control measures for better consumer trust and trade facilitation. This critical review was analyzed from online publications and available guidelines, regulatio

SUBMITTER: Intrasook J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11210467 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature