NewPro’s precision fermentation–derived lactoferrin product, NewPro LF (recombinant bovine lactoferrin), received Self-Affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status in the United States on 27 June 2026—an important step for international market access.
An independent panel of experts qualified by scientific training and experience, convened by Tender Light Scientific US LLC on 27 June 2026, concluded that NewPro LF is safe for use as an ingredient in conventional foods for the total population (ages 2 years and older), under the intended use conditions described in the certificate.
As NewPro’s research and pilot-production partner, WFFI congratulates the team on this regulatory milestone for sustainable protein ingredients.