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Preclinical Studies for Food, Ingredients and Nutritional Products

Vivotecnia supports the food and nutrition industry with a comprehensive range of toxicology and analytical studies desgined to evaluate the safety of novel ingredients, food additives, flavoring, and functional components. Our GLP-compliant studies are aligned with EFSA and FDA guidelines, supporting regulatory submissions across Europe and internationally.

Established — 2000

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With over 25 years of experience in nonclinical research, we partner with companies developing innovative ingredients for human consumption, including natural extracts, probiotics, prebiotics, botanicals, sweeteners and bioactive compounds.

Ensuring the safety of what we eat

Our studies assess the toxicological profile, systemic exposure, genotoxicity, and potential long-term effects of alimentation-related substances. Wether you’re registering a novel food, a GRAS notification, or evaluating additive tolerability, our team can design and execute the rigtht nonclinical program for your regulatory strategy.

What we offer at Vivotecnia

Genotoxicity testing: Ames, in vitro mammalian chromosomal aberration, in vivo micronucleus

Repeated dosis (28-day, 90-day) with optional toxicokinetic sampling

Reproductive and developmental toxicity screening when required for specific ingredient categories

Toxicokinetics and bioanalysis to evaluate systemic exposure to food-derived compounds

Customized study designs to support Novel Food dossiers, GRAS, submissions, and additive safety files

Industries we support

Food and Beverage

Functional Ingredients

Novel Foods

Natural Extracts and Botanicals

Sweeteners and Flavors

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Infrastructure and equipment

GLP-certified animal facilities and analytical labd equipped with high-resolution LC-MS/MS, UPLC and validated digital platforms ensure robust data generation and traceability. Our infrastructure supports oral, inhalation and dermal administration routes, with environmental controls and dedicated units for regulatory studies.

WHY VIVOTECNIA

Expertise in food toxicology

Broad experience with compounds of natural origin, dietary supplements, bioactives, and novel food ingredients.

Regulatory aligment

Study design meet the requirements of EFSA, FDA, and Codex Alimentarius guidelines.

End-to-end support

From dose selection to dossier-ready reporting, our team works closely with your regulatory consultants or internal teams.

Scientific flexibility

Custom protocols adapted to ingredient class, consumption estimates, and intended population groups.

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