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Research and Markets: Borderlines Between Medicines and Food Seminar - London, UK: 12th December 2014
[September 30, 2014]

Research and Markets: Borderlines Between Medicines and Food Seminar - London, UK: 12th December 2014


DUBLIN --(Business Wire)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/scgkkw/borderlines) has announced the addition of the "Borderlines Between Medicines and Food" conference to their offering.

Medicines treat, cure or prevent illness. Foods provide nutrition. But are the distinctions so clear? Foods also have a physiological effect and a role in disease risk reduction - and substances whose purpose is nutritional may be presented as medicines.

An understanding of where the borderline lies between medicines and foods is essential for the successful marketing of specialist health products; getting it wrong is a costly route to market failure. However, the regulatory framework is detailed and complex, requiring a knowledge of the relevant legislation. By addressing these tpics, this seminar aims to assist delegates to an understanding of how the borderline may be defined and how best to tailor the presentation of their products to the regulatory structure appropriate to them.



TOPICS TO BE COVERED AT THIS SEMINAR:

  • Where is the Borderline and on which side does my product fit?
  • Complying with Medicines Legislation and the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive
  • Understanding and Working with Legislation on Nutrition and Health Claims for Foods
  • Health Claims in Europe: Implications for Marketing and Research and Development Strategies
  • Borderline Products - Practical Issues of Labelling and Advertising
  • EU Borderline Law - Key Aspects

Key Topics Covered:


9.30 - Chairman's Welcome and Introduction

9.35 - Where is the Borderline?

10.30 - Health Claims in Europe: Implications for Marketing and Research and Development Strategies

11.50 - The Borderline: Food for Thought

14.00 - EU Borderline Law on Medicines and Foods

14.45 - Discussion

15.20 - Borderline Products - Practical Considerations

16.15 - Final Discussion

16.45 - End of Seminar

Speakers

  • Chair : Penny Viner, Vice President, Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA)
  • Dr Chris Jones, Manager, Borderlines Sectionl, MHRA
  • Gwyneth Massey, Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA)
  • Prof David Richardson (News - Alert), DPR Nutrition
  • Brian Kelly, Covington & Burling LLP

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/scgkkw/borderlines


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