About KemmelCal Inc.

Katrina V. Emmel is the founder and president of KemmelCal Inc. With an MS in Biochemistry (WPI) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Northern Illinois University), Dr. Emmel started her career as an analytical chemist, performing routine LC-MS analysis in a clinical laboratory, and then developing analytical methods for a dietary supplement and food manufacturer. She was involved in preparing the first Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notification for Enzyme Modified Steviol Glycosides on behalf of NOW Foods.

As an independent consultant since 2013, Dr. Emmel has been involved in a number of GRAS evaluations as a chemist, technical writer, Project Manager, Expert Panelist, and as Chair of the Expert Panel. She is experienced in evaluating steviol glycosides, monk fruit extracts, sugar alcohols, oligosaccharides, and other ingredients intended for use in foods and dietary supplements.

Dr. Emmel’s specialties include:

• Analytical data review and analyses recommendations

• Technical report writing, review, and editing

• GRAS dossier compilation

• Preliminary GRAS evaluations

• Expert Panelist and Panel Chair duties

• Convening expert panels

• Agent for GRAS Notice submissions to FDA

• Expert witness activities