Wolfgang will equip you with winning strategies to optimize collaboration with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for a streamlined approval process. By mastering EFSA engagement, you can significantly reduce application processing times, and accelerate your novel protein's path to market capture within the lucrative EU market. He will demystify EFSA's role so you will gain insights into their mandate, responsibilities, and the specific evaluation criteria used for novel proteins. You will learn how EFSA assesses safety, nutritional quality, and substantiates labeling claims for your innovative product. You will discover best practices for compiling a robust application dossier. He will explore data requirements, risk assessments, and the scientific substantiation needed to satisfy EFSA's rigorous standards. You will gain an understanding of when and how to leverage pre-submission advice to ensure your application aligns with their expectations from the outset. He will delve into public consultations, a valuable tool to provide input during the assessment process. Ultimately, you will hear about some of the common pitfalls and how to avoid delays that can impede your market entry.

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