Prof. Dr. Alie de Boer

Maastricht University

Dr. Alie de Boer is Associate Professor Nutrition and Food Information at Maastricht University. Her research focuses on scientific evidence generation and use in food law and policy, through risk analysis.

Presentation:
Circular foods need circular rules

Key Points:
• Food waste valorisation is considered important in circular and sustainable food systems
• Current food law is designed for linear supply chains
• Classification, safety assessment, and authorisation can limit circular applications
• Food safety remains a crucial prerequisite for valorisation
• More coherent and adaptable regulatory approaches may support circular innovation