Regulation of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: A Global Perspective offers the most comprehensive resource available today on regulatory aspects of the growing and economically important functional food industry. Hasler brings together an impressive list of international experts with legal and scientific expertise to address the full-range of relevant topics. From quality issues and labelling, to organic foods and innovative product development-this text has it all. In addition, overview chapters discuss global principles and inter-country trading issues and also present a comparison of the laws and regulations within different countries. This timely book is a "must-have" for researchers, managers, and marketing strategists in the worldwide functional foods/nutritional supplements business. Food technologists and engineers responsible for manufacturing quality should add it to their library to ensure that they have a thorough knowledge of the applicable legal requirements.