Bringing innovative food and feed products to market requires careful attention to regulatory approval. Beyond general food law, certain products fall under additional regulations, such as under Novel Food Regulation. Understanding which regulations apply and defining the necessary risk analyses is complex. Moreover, the approach to building a regulatory approval dossier and integrating it into your R&D trajectory should be considered from the very outset. Food Pilot helps companies navigate this challenge by combining pilot trials, laboratory analyses, and expert guidance, including support in identifying which regulations apply to their products.
This webinar is organised in a collaboration with Pilots4U.
Located in Belgium, Food Pilot (www.foodpilot.be) is an open pilot plant with advanced processing equipment and laboratories for meat and dairy (analogues), plant-based products, chocolate, bakery, snacks, and animal feed. Our expertise covers formulation, protein functionality, shelf-life, and overall product quality. Additionally, with the new Feed Pilot launching in April 2026, feed formulation will be combined with in-house feeding trials with cattle, pigs, poultry, and aquaculture, strengthening Food Pilot’s role as a trusted partner in bringing innovative, regulatory-compliant products to market.
Food Pilot is a joint initiative of ILVO and Flanders’ FOOD.
Program
Introducing Pilots4U platform – Paula Aguado (FOOD+i)
Introducing Food Pilot research capabilities – Karen Verstraete (Food Pilot)
Integrating regulatory approval requirements into your R&D trajectory for food, feed and pet food: Identifying applicable regulations and requirements – Geert van Royen (Food Pilot)
Company testimonial from The Protein Brewery – Yvonne Dommels
KEYNOTE: Integrating regulatory approval requirements into your R&D trajectory for food, feed and pet food: Identifying applicable regulations and requirements