Regulatory status of bioactive non-nutritional food components in Southeast Asian countries
https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2022-review-28-3
- Author:
E-Siong Tee
1
;
Pauline Chan
1
Author Information
1. International Life Science Institute (ILSI) Southeast Asia Region, Singapore
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
bioactive food components, food regulations, functional components, non-nutritional components
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2022;28(No.3):461-505
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A review conducted on the regulatory status of bioactive non-nutritional food
components in foods and beverages in eight Southeast Asian countries indicates
these components have been recognised for their health benefits. Indonesia and
Malaysia have promulgated specific regulations allowing the addition of these
bioactive components in foods and beverages, provided a list of the permitted
components that may be used, and clear process for the industry to apply for new
components. Both countries also have separate regulations that govern the making
of function claims which refer to the beneficial physiological or health effects
brought about by such bioactive components. The other six countries do not have
a specific regulation governing the use of these bioactive components. However,
these countries also permit the making of similar function claims, provided they
are scientifically substantiated, preferably human clinical trials. Each country has
slightly different requirements and process in place for reviewing applications for
claims. All countries, except Myanmar, also allow the sale and marketing of foods
containing probiotics, another functional food component. Indonesia, Malaysia,
Philippines and Thailand have promulgated specific probiotic regulations and,
except for Indonesia, have published permitted list of probiotics. All seven countries
have provisions for the industry to apply for the use of new probiotics. Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore and Thailand permit the use of a pre-approved generic
function claims related to probiotics. The sharing of experiences in regulatory
approaches would be beneficial to the advancement of scientific and regulatory
development of bioactive non-nutritional food components in the region and would
benefit all stakeholders.
- Full text:4.2022my0598.pdf
