Bon Vivant achieves self-affirmed GRAS status, notifying the FDA of its recombinant whey protein enabling commercialization in the U.S.

Lyon, France – 09 January 2025 – Bon Vivant, a global leader in precision fermentation technology, announces that its recombinant Beta-Lactoglobulin (BLG) whey protein, designed for use in hybrid and animal-free dairy products, has achieved self-determined Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status and has notified the FDA of the GRAS conclusion.

Bon Vivant is the first precision fermentation company to present recombinant BLG in two distinct forms, offering tailored and superior techno-functional properties while maintaining the nutritional benefits of conventional dairy proteins.

“Securing the self-affirmed GRAS status is a testament to our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation,” said Stéphane Mac Millan, Bon Vivant’s CEO & co-founder. “Notifying the FDA of this GRAS conclusion not only reinforces our engagement with U.S. regulatory authorities but also positions Bon Vivant to meet the growing demand for sustainable, functional, high-performance dairy proteins.”

With self-affirmed GRAS status, Bon Vivant is now ready to commercialize its recombinant BLG in the U.S., while waiting for a No Questions Letter from the FDA (expected in 2025), further bolstering client and consumer confidence.

Sustainability at the core

Bon Vivant’s precision fermentation technology produces high-quality, functional dairy proteins with a significantly reduced environmental footprint. As demonstrated in Bon Vivant’s peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), this innovation achieves:

● 72% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions;

● 81% reduction in water consumption;

● 99% reduction in arable land use compared to conventional dairy production.

By complementing conventional dairy farming, Bon Vivant addresses critical challenges posed by population growth and resource limitations, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient food system.

For more information, visit bonvivant-food.com/en.