Belgium – Garcinia cambogia & its anticipated formal ban
Garcinia cambogia & its anticipated formal ban In December 2025, the Belgian Advisory Commission for Plant Preparations published an opinion on the use of Garcinia cambogia in Food Supplements. The Commission recognised the traditional food and medicinal use of Garcinia cambogia in Asia and confirmed the following: […]
Spain Introduces Draft on Accessible Labelling for Consumer Products
Just before Christmas, the Spanish Government formally requested the European Commission, via the TRIS system, to withdraw the draft Royal Decree on accessible labelling of consumer products. The request concerns the measure notified under Directive (EU) 2015/1535, reference 2025/0311/ES. Background to the Withdrawal» The draft Royal Decree was notified to the Commission and EU Member […]
Netherlands – The use of the terms “Probiotics” and “Prebiotics”
Dutch regulator narrows the use of “Probiotics” and “Prebiotics” to a category designation The Dutch Inspection Board for the Promotion of Health Products (Keuringsraad), responsible for monitoring health product advertising, has announced that the terms “Probiotic” and “Prebiotics” can no longer be used as a product name; they may only be used […]
China Selects First Batch of New Cosmetic Ingredients for Innovation Guidance
In October, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the first batch of new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) selected under its innovation guidance program. This initiative marks a key step in China’s strategy to encourage innovation and self-reliance in the cosmetics sector by promoting the research, development, and application of novel ingredients. […]
EU: EFSA boosts Vigilance of Food Supplements
EFSA boosts Vigilance of Food Supplements During its last meeting in Parma, Italy, EFSA’s Emerging Risks Network spotlighted a tightening of surveillance on Food Supplements. It was made clear that authorities and the Member States are developing a proactive approach to identify potential concerns related to Food Supplements. […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from December 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below are the updates related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. These updates refer to the month of December 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Chondroitin sulfate from Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) • Chondroitin sulfate from Tremella fuciformis: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market […]
India Introduces Draft Medicines, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Act
India is preparing a new Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Act, aimed at strengthening quality control, market surveillance, and regulatory modernization across the country’s healthcare and cosmetics sectors. The draft Act was officially presented on October 14, 2025, and is expected to be formally presented during the Winter Session of Parliament in December for discussion […]
Europe: Updated list of permitted substances in Denmark + Update on EU Maximum Permitted Levels
Denmark: Update of the National Positive List of Substances Permitted in Foods and Food Supplements Early in December, Danish authorities published an updated list of substances, other than vitamins and minerals, that are permitted in Foods, including Food Supplements. This update, detailed in BEK 1522, replaces the previous BEK 616 published […]
France Proposes EU-Wide Restriction on Octocrylene in Cosmetics
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has submitted a dossier to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH Regulation, proposing a significant restriction on the use of octocrylene in cosmetic products. Octocrylene is a commonly used UV filter, photostabiliser, and UV absorber, frequently found in sunscreens, color cosmetics, […]
USA – Labels Amendments and Amazon’s New Certification Requirements
DSHEA label disclaimer On December 11th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a letter to the Dietary Supplement industry confirming that it is considering amending 21 CFR 101.93(d) in response to several requests to change the current labelling regulation. As mandated by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act […]
