Prebiotic Research & Development – Key Considerations for Prebiotic Validation and Health Claim Substantiation

Prebiotics form a high-potential category in the health and nutrition space, with expanding evidence linking their intake to not only digestive health, but also metabolic, immune and cognitive health. However, substantiating prebiotic status and health benefits remains challenging — especially for regulatory approval of health claims. Additionally, the ‘prebiotic’ term is not recognised by all regulatory authorities, as is the case for the European Union.

Recent publications from the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) and from the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Europe provide science-based, complementary guidance to help researchers and industry professionals navigate these challenges. Together, these resources outline essential considerations to assist scientific validation of prebiotics and bridge the gap between scientific and regulatory recognition of prebiotic health effects.

Find these resources in this downloadable research tool.