Senior Manager, Nutrition, Health Claims, and Clinical Trials Team Intertek Assuris Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Responsible for market access to the majority of the world’s population, Asian regulatory bodies are key central players in the development and acceptance of plant-based proteins. Given the lack of harmonization in regulatory approaches across major Asian markets, developmental barriers exist for industry looking to introduce novel, plant-based proteins. In his presentation, Richard will discuss the various challenges to consider, including market access & and marketing possibilities, when developing plant-based protein products across two major markets (China & Japan).