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Partnerships to pave regulatory paths for the fungi protein of the future

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Coordinator Mycorena AB
Funding from Vinnova SEK 300 000
Project duration October 2019 - June 2020
Status Completed
Venture Innovative Startups
Call Innovative Startups step 1 autumn 2019

Purpose and goal

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The aim of the project was to identify regulatory challenges for the commercialization of Mycorena´s fungal protein. The project has resulted in Mycorena being successfully registered as a food producer and receiving IP Livsmedel certification. Finally, Mycorena has launched its first product directly to the consumer at the end of the project.

Expected results and effects

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The following results have been achieved within the project: - Recommendation from the National Food Administration that we do not need to undergo a Novel food investigation. - Registration with the Environmental Administration as a food producer with an approved audit. - Obtained IP Livsmedel certification (food safety standard). - Obtained V-label Effekten of the project has been that Mycorena has been able to launch its first product directly to consumers.

Planned approach and implementation

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The project was divided into three phases: 1. Identification of regulatory challenges. 2. Preparation to overcome the identified challenges in Phase 1. 3. Product launch for consumers. Within the project, Mycorena has enlisted the help of a food consultant to quickly overcome the challenges that arose during the project.

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Last updated 28 August 2020

Reference number 2019-03899

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