Analytical Approaches for FSDU: Method Typing and Numeric Performance Criteria in Practice

Foods for Special Dietary Uses (FSDU), including infant and follow-up formula, rely on robust analytical methods to support regulatory compliance and international trade. As Codex continues its discussions on Numeric Performance Criteria (NPC) and method typing approaches, a clearer understanding of these frameworks and their practical application is increasingly important. This webinar provided an overview of the two approaches, explored how they are applied in practice and discussed considerations relevant to complex food matrices such as FSDU products.