MAJOR UPDATE – European Court of Justice annuls prohibition for HADs in Aloe spp
The European Commission has appealed all General Court rulings concerning HADs in Aloe spp., suspending the November 2024 decisions. This keeps the listings in Annex III of Regulation 1925/2006 in effect until the appeal is resolved. Aloe-based preparations containing HADs should be avoided.
USA: Regulatory Freeze on Pending Rules for Food Supplements
The White House issued a regulatory freeze on January 20, suspending rulemaking activities for review by the new administration. This impacts FDA regulations on food supplements, including additive bans, nutrition labeling, and supplement access laws. The review does not guarantee rule rejection.
Brazil: Novel Foods and Novel Ingredients Update
ANVISA is set to publish specifications for Novel Foods and Ingredients in three phases, classifying them as compendial, public, or proprietary. Additionally, an optional consultation process allows manufacturers to determine their product classification before regulatory submission.
Vietnam – Changes in Quality Control for Health Supplements
Vietnam’s new Circular 12, effective August 1, 2025, sets stricter quality control standards for health supplements, aligning with ASEAN guidelines. It introduces limits on contaminants, new testing methods, and updated product management requirements.
