Europe – EFSA Public Consultation on Fennel Preparations
Public Consultation on Fennel Preparations Until September 17, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is conducting a public consultation regarding its draft scientific opinion on the safety of preparations made from the fruits of sweet and bitter fennel. In summary, the draft opinion states: […]
Europe – EU Updates Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredient Names
The European Commission (EU) has published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 in the Official Journal, updating the Glossary of Common Ingredient Names used in cosmetic products. This decision aims to standardise the way cosmetic ingredients are named and identified on product labels, ensuring clarity and consistency across the EU market. The updated Glossary now includes […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from August 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 August 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Inositol • Myoinositol (obtained from non-novel plant-based sources): Not Novel in Food. • D-chiro-inositol […]
Europe – ECHA added two cosmetic ingredients to Candidate List
Recently, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added two new substances to the list of chemicals that could potentially be harmful to people or environment: – Decamethyltetrasiloxane – 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane These two chemicals are considered to be “Very persistent and very bioaccumulative” and can be used in cosmetics and personal care products across several categories. From 25th […]
Dominican Republic: Proposed Regulation for Food Supplements
Proposed Regulation for Food Supplements The Ministry of Public Health of the Dominican Republic completed the public consultation on a draft of the Sanitary Regulation of Foods. This Regulation aims to establish a unified framework for all food products, including Food Supplements. Currently, there is no specific regulation for […]
Argentina: Round of Updates
Dissolution of CONAL (National Food Commission) The Argentine National Food Commission (CONAL) has been dissolved. The food control and management activities have been transferred to ANMAT (National Administration of Medicines, Food, and Medical Technology) and SENASA (National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality). These entities will be responsible for keeping […]
Indonesia establish 2026 Deadline for Halal Cosmetic Certification
New regulations are shaping the future of the cosmetics market as a result of a global demand for Halal cosmetics, driven by a growing Muslim population and increased awareness of ethical product standards. Indonesia has taken a major step by becoming the first country to mandate Halal certification for cosmetic products sold as “Halal.” Under […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from July 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 July 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Limosilactobacillus vaginalis • Substance: Unauthorised Novel Food • Update: New entry. Addition of the novel food […]
Europe: Maximum Levels for Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Food Supplements
Maximum Levels for Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Food Supplements The European Commission (EC) is working on measures to establish maximum levels and control requirements for Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOHs) on food, specifically on Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH). These actions will […]
Belgium: Draft Royal Decree for Manufacturing and Trading Foodstuffs with Plants
Draft Royal Decree to Amend Legislation on Manufacturing and Trading Foodstuffs with Plants or Plant Preparations Submitted On July 1st, the Belgian authorities submitted a new TRIS notification regarding a draft Royal Decree that amends the existing legislation on the manufacture and trade of foodstuffs containing plants or plant preparations. […]
