
Beyond the Label: Regulation of Food Additives (NUTRITION 2026 On Demand Collection)
This course is included in the NUTRITION 2026 On Demand Collection.
Food additives are a central yet often misunderstood part of the modern food supply. This session will provide a clear, science-based overview of what food additives are, why they are used, and how they are evaluated for safety. Speakers will compare regulatory approaches in the United States and the European Union, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting key differences in frameworks and decision-making processes. The session will also explore the broader implications of evolving additive regulations for the food supply, industry, and public health.
Originally presented at NUTRITION 2026, ASN's flagship meeting which was held July 25-28 in National Harbor, MD
Speakers
Mario Ferruzzi, PhD
Dean and Professor
Virginia Tech
Carrie McMahon, PhD
Consultant
Feed My Mind Regulatory Consulting LLC
Anna Rosales, RD
Vice President of Science and Policy
IFT
Kantha Shelke, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University
Principal, Corvus Blue LLC
Course summary
- 1.00 Attendance
Learners are eligible to download a Certificate of Attendance upon activity completion. A Certificate of Attendance confirms the learner has completed the activity and does not confer any continuing education credit to the learner from ASN.
This activity includes the following presentations:
Welcome and Introductions
Anna Rosales, RD
IFT
Food Additives 101: From Function to Regulation
Kantha Shelke, PhD
Johns Hopkins University; Corvus Blue LLC
The Future of Food Additive Regulation: Implications for the Food Supply, Public Health, and Consumers
Mario Ferruzzi, PhD
Virginia Tech
Carrie McMahon, PhD
Feed My Mind Regulatory Consulting LLC
Anna Rosales, RD
IFT
Kantha Shelke, PhD
Johns Hopkins University; Corvus Blue LLC
Continuing education credit is not available for this activity. A Certificate of Attendance can be downloaded by learners who complete the course.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Attendance
Learners are eligible to download a Certificate of Attendance upon activity completion. A Certificate of Attendance confirms the learner has completed the activity and does not confer any continuing education credit to the learner from ASN.

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