Scientific Committee
In order to further encourage product innovation and reformulation, the criteria are periodically reviewed by the Choices Scientific Committees. To do so, they take into account the latest developments in nutritional science and market information.
There are three types of Scientific Committees: international, regional and national. The international and regional committees can be contacted by email.
The International Scientific Committee (ISC) develops the international criteria, and is composed of five renowned independent food and nutrition scientists from all regions.
The Regional Scientific Committees are made up of renowned scientists from a specific region. There are currently two regional committees in place: one in Europe and one in Latin America. A scientific committee in India, as start-up for the Asian region, is in development. Each committee determines the criteria of its region, as suggested by the National Scientific Committees, and brings forward suggested regional criteria deviations in relation to the original international criteria. It is then up to the International Scientific Committee to decide whether these regional deviations can be allowed.
For more detailed information on the National Scientific Committees, please consult the national Choices websites.