European Perspective on Development of a Health Claim Dossier for a Functional Dairy Product

The market for functional foods and dietary supplements is expanding rapidly: on the basis of a marketing survey, Rabo Bank International (2001) projected a worldwide 100% growth within 5 years. Questions about safety and efficacy of these

products must be answered. The novel food law in European Union (EU) member states (Regulation No 258/97) implies that the safety of novel foods must be assessed before their marketing.