
Navigating the Complexity of Novel Food and Supplement Development
The growing demand for novel foods, dietary supplements, and botanicals requires robust scientific validation to ensure their safety and efficacy. At Galileo Research, we specialize in supporting companies on their journey to meet regulatory standards, demonstrate health claims and bring innovative products to market.
With deep expertise in pharmaceuticals, in the Regulation (EC) 2015/2283 for novel foods and a science-driven approach, we provide comprehensive assessment services to streamline your product approval process, including:
- Safety Evaluations using in vitro and in vivo methodologies.
- Health Benefit Assessments through cutting-edge experimental models.
- Regulatory Toxicological Data Collection to support EFSA applications, covering genotoxicity, and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) studies.

Tailored Solutions for Efficacy and Claim Validation
With Galileo Research, you gain access to a partner that combines scientific rigor with customized strategies to meet your unique development goals. Demonstrating the potential benefits of novel foods and supplements requires a combination of innovative research methods. Our services include:
- Mechanism of Action Studies: In vitro models designed to uncover how your product works at the molecular and cellular levels.
- In Vivo Efficacy Testing: Rigorous preclinical studies to identify and validate the physiological effects of your product.
- Substance Selection Support: Helping you pinpoint the most effective nutritional or bioactive compounds to enhance your formulations.
Accelerating Regulatory Approvals
Regulatory approval for novel foods and dietary supplements can be challenging and time-sensitive. We help companies overcome these hurdles by integrating safety and benefit assessments into a cohesive workflow:
- Designing compliant in vitro, in silico, and in vivo studies to meet EFSA requirements.
- Offering precise toxicological evaluations to address potential safety concerns.
- Delivering actionable insights and comprehensive data to expedite your regulatory submissions.