More markets around the world approve the Chr. Hansen’s Human Milk Oligosaccharides for infant formula

More markets around the world approve the Chr. Hansen’s Human Milk Oligosaccharides for infant formula

(PRESS RELEASE) HOERSHOLM, Denmark, 12-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr Hansen Holding A/S (CPH: CHR), a Danish bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, has announced new regulatory approvals around the world for its Human Milk Oligosaccharides for infant formula. The new regulatory wins include Europe, USA, Canada and Israel in addition to the recent approvals achieved in important markets such as Australia and New Zealand. The achievements are paving the way for more market entries and higher usage levels across the globe. Furthermore, Chr. Hansen is also filing for approval of HMOs in China.

“At Chr. Hansen, we want to support healthy infant development. We are very proud to share this news on approvals in new and existing markets, so more infants can benefit from infant formula closer to breast milk,” says Jesper Sig Mathiasen, senior vice president, Chr. Hansen HMO.

The new approvals

EUROPE
Positive EFSA opinion on higher usage levels
The European Food Safety Authority has published the assessment of Chr. Hansen’s HMOs lacto-N-tetraose (LNT), 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL) and 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL), each with a positive opinion for safe use in infant formula and follow-on formula, food for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes and food supplements.

The positive opinion is a significant milestone on Chr. Hansen’s path to Novel Food approval for HMOs in the EU and supports the addition of higher concentrations of HMOs (LNT up to 1.8 g/L).

NORTH AMERICA
FDA’s GRAS recognition in new food categories
Chr. Hansen has received “no questions” letters from the US Food and Drug Administration regarding the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices for the use of its HMO ingredients, 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), 6’-sialyllactose (6’-SL), 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) and, most recently, lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) in several additional food categories, such as formula for young children, meal replacement drinks, breakfast bars and sports drinks. This adds to the existing infant formula GRAS status.

Approval by Health Canada
Health Canada has issued a “letter of no objection” for Chr. Hansen’s 2′-fucosyallactose (2′-FL), confirming the acceptability of its use as a food ingredient for infant and toddler formula.

ISRAEL
Expanding HMO approvals
With its 2′-fucosyallactose (2′-FL) already approved in Israel, the Israeli Ministry of Health has now further granted regulatory approval of Chr. Hansen’s HMO’s 3-FL, LNT, 3’-SL and 6’-SL as new food ingredients for use in infant as well as follow-on formula.

Breastfeeding is best. Chr. Hansen supports the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months, followed by continued breastfeeding together with complementary foods.

Meet our HMO experts at NASPGHAN 2022 on October 12-15, Florida
For the first time, Chr. Hansen HMO will be present at the annual meeting of NASPGHAN, the professional society for pediatric gastroenterologists in North America. This event provides a forum for participants to learn of the latest advances in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition and to learn about, discuss, and debate current topics in clinical applications.

Chr. Hansen’s team of experts looks forward to discussing the science behind our unique product offering supporting infant health, including the newest 5 HMO Mix and scientific study, alongside other new topics in the world of HMOs and infant microbiome science.

Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential. Matching customer needs and global trends we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria to respond to global challenges such as food waste, global health and the overuse of antibiotics and pesticides. As one of the world’s most sustainable companies, we touch the lives of more than 1 billion people every day. Driven by our legacy of innovation and curiosity to pioneer science, our purpose – To grow a better world. Naturally. – is at the heart of everything we do.

Media contacts:

Helle Rexen
Media Relations Officer
Corporate Communications
Hoersholm , Denmark
+45 20 74 28 40

Kathrine Westermann
Head of Media Relations
Corporate Communications
Hoersholm , Denmark
+45 23 81 55 95

SOURCE: Chr. Hansen Holding A/S