Safety assessment of food enzymes

Food enzymes used in human nutrition are generally produced by microorganisms. Safety must be assessed before the enzymes can be offered to the market. The application submitted to the regulatory agencies (EFSA and/or FDA) in support of the enzyme should include a detailed characterisation and safety assessment of the production organism. Applying the regulatory guidelines and rules to the genomic data generated when analysing the microbial strains often presents both technical and interpretation challenges.

BaseClear can be of service for all steps needed in the process, whether early-stage research or seeking approval for an already developed food enzyme. BaseClear has a number of PhD-level scientists ready to take up on the next challenge. In addition, we have an extensive network of partners and collaborators on the Leiden Bio Science Park – the leading biomedical hotspot of Europe. With this we can offer our client an all-inclusive package, planning and performing of the studies required.