Kalliopi Mylona, Ph.D., Scientific and Regulatory Consultant 2, Food & Nutrition Group
Kalliopi joined Intertek in 2020, is based in the UK office and brings to the team over 15 years of scientific and regulatory expertise.
Kalliopi is responsible for the development of regulatory strategies for new ingredients in the EU, due diligence scientific substantiation for foodstuffs, and support with the regulatory compliance of product formulations including food supplements. She is equally involved in the compilation of scientific dossiers for the authorisation of regulated food products (including food additives, novel foods, flavourings) and the stewardship of applications through the approval process. She also provides bespoke regulatory advice tailored to clients’ needs and bespoke scientific support with stability, efficacy and organoleptic studies required for the authorisation of regulated products.
Kalliopi has a first degree in Chemistry, a Master’s in Food Technology and quality assurance and a PhD in Applied Mycology. She has held regulatory roles directly in the food industry and as a consultant. She has conducted post-doctoral research in food safety regulations, working for the EC’s DG JRC on the provision of science advice for policy making (DG SANTE) and in the academia on the impact of these regulations on the food value chains.
Kalliopi has authored a number of original scientific articles and policy papers.