In this edition of Protein Production Technology International, we're joined by Nicoleta Pasecinic, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager at Pen and Tech, a Spanish consultancy specializing in regulations surrounding alternative proteins. Nicoleta shares her insights on the evolving regulatory landscape for plant-based proteins, cell agriculture, and other alternative proteins. She discusses the increasing interest in novel food proteins due to consumer demand for sustainable, ethical, and healthier protein solutions, as well as the global food shortage problem. Nicoleta also highlights the regulatory challenges faced by companies in this sector, particularly in the field of cultivated meats. She explains how Pen and Tech assists companies in navigating these challenges, from providing regulatory roadmaps and dossier work to coordinating studies and drafting dossier sections. Nicoleta emphasizes the importance of staying updated with changing regulations and guidances, and the potential implications of not doing so. She also discusses the complexities of achieving global regulatory approval due to differing rules and regulations in different countries.