This event will explore the subject of food supplements, “functional” and “superfoods” from a scientific, legislative and commercial perspective.
Confusion exists amongst the general public and healthcare professionals regarding the safety, legal status and utility of these categories of foods. The primary objective of this conference is to provide a balanced perspective so participants are better informed and the use of supplements can become exclusively based on their functionality.
A unique aspect of the event is that it will address these products in a sequential way, from how they get on the market (evaluation and approval) and potential claims, to the evidence and guidance on their use, benefits and risks. This will be delivered by authoritative speakers with directly relevant experience from academic research, public health, clinical care and industry.
Since Brexit, all aspects of this process have been evolving, so our speakers will provide attendees with clarity on the best current practice.
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We would like to thank our sponsor Sabri Ülker Foundation for their support of this event. Please note that the scientific programme and content has not been influenced in any way by the sponsor.
Mr Patrick Coppens, Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Food Supplements Europe
Professor Hans Verhagen, Owner, Food Safety and Nutrition Consultancy
Professor Harry McArdle, Emeritus Professor, Rowett Research Institute, University of Aberdeen
Mr Frans van der Sman, Consultant, Scoring Solutions
Professor Julie Lovegrove, Director, Hugh Sinclair Chair in Human Nutrition, University of Reading
Professor Ian Young, Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast
Dr Hayley Young, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Swansea University
Dr David Mela, Independent Nutrition Scientist
Dr Leigh Gibson
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
Registration for this event will close at 1:00am on Monday 28 November 2022. Late registrations will not be accepted.
The agenda is subject to change at any time
If the event is recorded, we are only able to share presentations that we have received permission to share. There is no guarantee that all sessions will be available after the event, this is at the presenter’s and RSM discretion.
All views expressed at this event are of the speakers themselves and not of the Royal Society of Medicine, nor the speaker's organisations.
This event will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels.
