Who we are
OUR MISSION
Vision
Enhancing quality of life of people of all ages with specific nutritional needs through the provision of safe, innovative and suitable specialised nutrition products.
Mission
We unite and represent the specialised nutrition industry across Europe to contribute to positive framework conditions for our products for people with specific nutritional needs.
Values
Our industry is committed to meeting the highest science-based standards of food safety and quality, as well as open, transparent dialogue and trusted partnerships.
People with specific nutritional needs include infants and young children, people with medical conditions, disorders and diseases comprising inter alia coeliac disease, sports people and those managing their weight.
SNE is embedded in the EU policy-making environment, and as such, contributes actively in the EU platforms and/ or initiatives:
SNE is part of the 45 EU-level stakeholder organisations which are members of the Advisory group on Food Chain and Animal and Plant Health. As member of this Advisory group, SNE provides its views to the European Commission on relevant food policies, participating to the twice-yearly plenary sessions organised by the European Commission as well as the ad-hoc working groups
SNE is a partner to the European Week of Sport, an initiative to promote participation in sport and physical activity among European citizens. Through this partnership, SNE confirms its commitment to dialogue and cooperation between policy makers and the sport sector in order to inspire people to do more sport and physical activity
Beyond Europe, SNE is also collaborating with ISDI (International Special Dietary Foods Industries) on Codex matters, and is an observer in front of the Codex Alimentarius – International Food Standards.
HOW WE WORK
SNE analyses and provides members with information and advice on legislative developments or EU initiatives relevant for the specialised nutrition industry
SNE works closely with other stakeholders including industry associations and patient groups on dossiers of common interest, and strives to guarantee a consistent and appropriate legal framework for the specialised nutrition industry
SNE advises members, policy makers, and key opinion leaders with extensive experience in the development of technical and ethical standards for specialised nutrition products
SNE is also the guardian of high quality and safety standards in the production and marketing of specialised nutrition products