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. 2008 Feb 1:46 Suppl 2:S115-8; discussion S144-51.
doi: 10.1086/523329.

Regulation of probiotic substances as ingredients in foods: premarket approval or "generally recognized as safe" notification

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Regulation of probiotic substances as ingredients in foods: premarket approval or "generally recognized as safe" notification

Antonia Mattia et al. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

This article discusses options and examples of regulations or "generally recognized as safe" determinations that are related to microorganisms in food. A balanced picture of information about the microorganism and its characteristics is needed to make conclusions about its safety.

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