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Terms of Reference - Review of Research Relevant to A1/A2 Milk

The expert consultant is to undertake the following:

(i)  Identify the extent of available research in the area of beta-casein A1 and beta-casein A2 in milk and in any closely related and relevant areas; and

(ii)  Evaluate the implications of such research; and

(iii)  Be available to review any further research material in this area that might be published up until June 2004.

In particular, a document is to be prepared and presented that contains:

(i)  a descriptive list of all available research in the area of beta-casein A1 and beta-casein A2 in milk or closely related areas (such as casein in milk) identified from sources available to the consultant including as may be provided by the NZFSA, by companies and from literature searches. 

(ii)  a critical analysis and evaluation of the research identified.  As far is possible this should take into account the related areas of nutrition, human health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.

March 2003
New Zealand Food Safety Authority