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ISDI is the leading international expert association on special dietary foods. It brings together national and international associations that are active in this food sector from more than 20 countries over 6 continents.
ISDI is a platform for debate on regulatory, technical and scientific issues regarding special dietary foods.

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- Medical & Adult Dietetic Nutrition
Nutrition interventions are an effective tool for addressing patient safety
Press Releases Foods for Special Medical PurposesOn this World Patient Safety Day, we celebrate the health workers who have faced huge challenges and great risk in keeping patients—and themselves—safe during this global publi…
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ISDI publishes updated brochure on international Codex standards for Foods for Special Dietary Uses (FSDU)
article Dietetic NutritionISDI is pleased to announce the publication of an updated version of its brochure on international standards for Foods for Special Dietary Uses (FSDU). The brochure gives a co…
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- Food Safety
ISDI supports World Food Safety Day and calls on all stakeholders to come together for food safety
article Food SafetySafe and nutritious food plays an essential role in providing for the health and wellbeing of people around the world, as well as supporting communities by driving economic develop…
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ISDI publishes new ‘one-stop shop’ brochure on international Codex standards for Foods for Special Medical Purposes
article Foods for Special Medical PurposesISDI is pleased to announce the publication of a new guidance brochure on Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP). The brochure provides a comprehensive overview of the in…
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Download the ISDI brochure on Foods for Special Medical Purposes
Brochures Foods for Special Medical PurposesThis brochure provides the international background regarding Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) based on THE STANDARD FOR THE LABELLING OF AND CLAIMS FOR FOODS FOR SPECIAL …
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- Infant & Young Child Nutrition
- Public Policy
ISDI welcomes progress at the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses in Düsseldorf
articleAs a Codex Observer, the International Special Dietary Foods Industries (ISDI) contributed and shared its expertise at the 41st session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Food…
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ISDI Position Statement: “A new era for diabetes specific enteral nutrition policy: A scientific update”
Position papers Foods for Special Medical PurposesISDI Position Statement: "A new era for diabetes specific enteral nutrition policy: A scientific update" Diabetes-specific formulas (DSF) are a safe, efficacious and cost-effectiv…
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- Medical & Adult Dietetic Nutrition
New WHO and ESPEN International Guidelines Recommend Nutritional Supplementation for Maintaining Health of Older Adults at Risk of Malnutrition
article Foods for Special Medical PurposesThe International Special Dietary Foods Industries (ISDI) supports both the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) and the WHO evidence-based guidelines for…
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- Infant & Young Child Nutrition
- Public Policy
Statement on the Access to Nutrition Foundation’s 2018 Global Access to Nutrition Index
Press Releases Maternal, infant and young child nutritionThe International Special Dietary Foods Industries (ISDI) supports the Access to Nutrition Foundation`s (ATNF) goal to encourage companies to increase consumer access to nutritious…
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- Infant & Young Child Nutrition
Updated ISDI Statement to NGO “Don’t push it” Campaign
Press Releases Maternal, infant and young child nutritionConfirming industry commitment to ethical, unambiguous and transparent marketing ISDI, the leading international expert association on special dietary foods, is aware of the report…
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- Infant & Young Child Nutrition
ISDI Reactive Statement to NGO “Milking It” Campaign
Press Releases Maternal, infant and young child nutritionReinforcing industry commitment to advancing optimal infant and young child nutrition through scientific and medical research, supported by education and information. It is essent…
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