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Regulating Health Foods is likely to be of much interest to food
researchers and regulators, as well as to many members of the
public. The focus on regulation and policy for health foods
(functional food, supplements and nutraceuticals) is highly
topical. The different regulatory policies for health foods that
apply in a number of high income and emerging nations are outlined
and compared. Using concepts from social sciences (economics in
particular), implications of these different approaches for both
consumers and businesses are identified and discussed. The book
should be a very useful addition to the literature on health
foods.' - Michele Veeman, University of Alberta, Canada'The supply
of foods marketed as healthy and functional is guided by both
consumer demand and regulatory regimes. While many texts have
attempted to document such drivers over the past decade or so, this
volume provides a refreshing, concise yet comprehensive catalogue
that includes trends in developed and emerging markets for health
foods. Well resourced, including an annotated bibliography of many
of the supporting studies summarized in the text, this book
provides a good starting point for any researcher interested in
understanding potential policy challenges and consumer conundrums.'
- Neal Hooker, The Ohio State University, US 'Regulating Health
Foods systematically organizes the widely disparate definitions,
regulations and policies used internationally to govern functional
foods, supplements and nutraceuticals, doing so from the standpoint
of the industry and its regulators. Food scientists, regulators and
industry professionals will especially appreciate its detailed
international perspective.' - Marion Nestle, New York University,
US With ageing populations, rising incomes and a growing
recognition of the link between diet and health, consumers are
interested in new food products, supplements and ingredients with
purported health benefits. The food industry has responded with new
food innovations, formulations and enhancements that comprise the
growing health food market, manifesting the need to design
regulatory frameworks to govern valid health claims. Regulating
Health Foods provides an assessment of the regulatory environment
governing the health food sector in key developed markets,
including the US, the EU, Japan, Canada, Australia and New Zealand,
as well as significant emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Korea. It examines the different definitions
of 'health food', product approval processes and health claims
regulation in these markets. Against this backdrop, the book also
offers insight into the nature of the health food sector in
selected countries and examines the drivers of consumer demand for
foods offering health benefits. This book is informative and
accessible for students interested in food and nutrition policy,
food economics, as well as socio-economic issues surrounding food
and health. Academics and policymakers interested in food policy
and regulation will benefit from the detailed analysis of the
regulatory systems in a number of countries, and a comprehensive
overview of key literature summarizing consumer attitudes toward
health foods and health claims. Contents: Acknowledgements 1.
Introduction 2. What are 'Health Foods'? 3. Evolving Policy Issues
and Regulatory Frameworks 4. Health Claim Regulations in Developed
Markets 5. Health Claim Regulations in Emerging Markets 6. Industry
and Market Trends 7. Consumer Responses to Health Foods 8. Through
the Looking glass References Index
`This is a well-researched book outlining the salient features of
trends in trade relations between India and the EU. The trade
between the EU and India has grown substantially in the last decade
as more trade friendly policies are pursued. The argument is
presented with attention to details and the book is a source of
valuable data, for example about developments in new sectors of
economic co-operation. The authors write clearly and their book is
an excellent source of reference for trend data.' - Shanti P.
Chakravarty, University of Bangor, UK `While there are no shortages
of contributions on the theory or political economy of trade
globalization, this monograph addresses the practical and applied
side of all stages of trade negotiations between the EU, a group of
countries with disparate production and hence trades structures,
and an emerging economy. Written in a clear, jargon free style,
this publication will be an extremely useful read for academics,
policy makers and practitioners specializing in European and
emerging countries trade issues.' - Dipak Ghosh, University of
Stirling, UK This unique book provides an assessment of an
Indian-EU agreement, drawing on the theory of preferential
agreements, the history of India-European relations and the recent
refocusing of the Indian economy. The authors explore both a broad
overview of the agreement as well as a detailed examination of
sensitive sectors. A preferential trade agreement between India and
the EU fires the imagination. It encompasses one fifth of humanity,
connecting a large developed single market together with a major
developing economy, together representing sufficient scope and
diversity to capture almost all the gains expected from
globalization. After a broad discussion of the agreement, the book
focuses on two sensitive sectors - clothing and footwear, including
the results of a stakeholder survey regarding non-tariff barriers
in these industries. The book concludes that realizing the
potential benefits of an India-EU agreement will depend on a clear
understanding of the existing barriers to trade, careful
negotiations and the willingness to implement what has been agreed.
Business executives in both Europe and India as well as officials
in the Indian government and EU Commission will find this
innovative book a fascinating read.
This Palgrave Pivot investigates barriers to international
agricultural trade caused by a lack of standardized maximum residue
levels (MRL) for pesticides. Given the preponderance of pesticide
use in food production and the increasing disruptions to trade, a
better understanding of the reasons for the decline in
international cooperation, the trade impacts, and potential
solutions is critical. This volume will contribute to that
understanding. Through an analysis of the economics of MRL
regulatory harmonization, select case studies, and a look at
incentives and disincentives for government agencies and
regulators, the authors move the conversation beyond the
theoretical, and into current practices and advice for creating
workable solutions. This Pivot is a valuable resource for those
concerned with food security, trade policy, agricultural production
and export supply chains, as well as those interested in broader
issues related to science policy and societal trends.
The Asia-Pacific Rim is still potentially one of the most dynamic
areas of the global economy, and the European Union (EU) is the
world's most prosperous market. The development of relations
between the EU and Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
is vitally important for the future economic evolution of both
regions. This book traces the relationship between the EU and
ASEAN, considering the current and future position of trade
relations.After discussing international commerce and trade at the
beginning of the twenty-first century, the authors explore
regionalism in the global economy and the establishment of regional
trade organizations, in particular the EU and ASEAN. They then
contrast the direct organization-to-organization approach which has
characterized EU-ASEAN relations with that of APEC (Asia Pacific
Economic Cooperation). The book concludes with a substantial
discussion of the institutional and policy changes that the EU and
ASEAN need to enhance their future trading relationship. In
addition, the authors offer insights from the EU-ASEAN experience
for relations among other regional trade organizations. Regional
Trading Blocs in the Global Economy will be welcomed by scholars
and students interested in international trade, regional economics,
European and Asian studies.
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