A substance that produces a biological effect in living organisms. With respect to humans and the FFNHP industry, these effects are generally health promoting/sustaining, and are the result of bioactive compounds found in healthy foods. These compounds can render a food to be a Functional Food, or may be extracted and used in the formulation of nutraceuticals/NHPs. For a detailed list of common bioactives in Canada’s FFNHP industry visit: www.agr.gc.ca