Professor William Chen, Dr Ryan Newkirk on ensuring safety of novel foods
An alliance of scientists and regulators in what is called the "Future Ready Food Safety Hub" is now looking into the nutritional benefits of alternative foods like insect protein and lab-grown meats and ensuring they are safe to eat. CNA's Glenda Chong speaks to the hub's director, Professor William Chen, and Technical Officer from the WHO's Nutrition and Food Safety department, Dr Ryan Newkirk, to understand the unexpected challenges facing us.
An alliance of scientists and regulators in what is called the "Future Ready Food Safety Hub" is now looking into the nutritional benefits of alternative foods like insect protein and lab-grown meats and ensuring they are safe to eat. CNA's Glenda Chong speaks to the hub's director, Professor William Chen, and Technical Officer from the WHO's Nutrition and Food Safety department, Dr Ryan Newkirk, to understand the unexpected challenges facing us.