The fourth International Fresenius Conference will focus on functional food issues and is set to take place on April 29-30, 2008 in Mainz, near Frankfurt in Germany. Organised by the company Akademie Fresenius, the conference will take place at Atrium Hotel Mainz.

Some 19 experts from the industry will be reflecting on the question of where to draw the line between health and medical claims, as well as nutrient profiles and consumer understanding of functional food. The experts will include Noel Griffin of the Food Standards Agency, Christophe Didion of the European Commission and Patrick Coppens of the European Advisory Service.

Highlights include presentations on the management of functional food, substantiation of health claims, schemes for nutrient profiles and consumer understanding.

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