Europe: Changes on Taxation of Food Supplements
Changes in the Taxation of Food Supplements In May, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling on case C-252/24. The case involved a liquid food supplement containing iron, which the Court determined should be categorised under “non-alcoholic beverages” instead of “Food preparations not elsewhere specified.” […]
Czech Republic: EU Novel Food Catalogue Made Legally Binding
Czech Republic made EU Novel Food Catalogue Legally Binding The Czech Republic has made the European Commission’s Novel Food Catalogue legally enforceable under national law. As of April 1, 2025, it is illegal to market any product classified as a “Novel Food” in the catalogue, except for those designated as […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from June 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 June 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Creatine Malate • Substance: Unauthorised Novel Food • Update: New entry. Creatine Alpha-ketoglutarate […]
Australia: Reaffirmation on NMN and NAD ban
Reaffirmation on NMN and NAD ban on Health Supplements The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia has reissued a clear warning that nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and related compounds, such as NAD, are not permitted ingredients in the category of *Listed Medicines (‘AUST L’), including Health Supplements. Listed Medicines that claim […]
Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Brazil
Indonesia: Health Supplements 2025 Agenda BPOM (the Indonesian Food and Drug Agency) has published its Regulatory Roadmap for 2025, identifying Health Supplements as a key focus area. Some of the key areas addressed are: • Labelling: companies are required to disclose the source of their […]
Brazil: ANVISA Novel Foods Tool | New Upper Limit for Creatine
ANVISA Free Tool for Novel Foods ANVISA has developed a tool to determine whether a specific ingredient is classified as a Novel Food or New Ingredient. This tool, which is available free of charge, aims to help companies understand whether their ingredients are considered a Novel Food or […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from May 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 May 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Marigold: Tagetes erecta L. • Aerial parts: Not Novel in Food Supplements (any other Food uses may be considered as […]
Europe: EU Removes Attestation Requirement for Gelatine Capsules
EU Removes Attestation Requirement for Gelatine Capsules The European Commission (EC) has simplified the import procedures for some low-risk composite products, particularly those that containing gelatine capsules. Starting May 19, under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637, gelatine capsules not derived from ruminant bones will no longer require an official certificate or private […]
Europe – DMAE and D-chiro-inositol vs Novel Food Classification
DMAE and D-chiro-inositol versus Novel Food Classification • DMAE DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol / Dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate) has recently been categorized as an unauthorized Novel Food in the EU Novel Food Catalogue. However, this ingredient is already present in many products currently available in the EU market. We have been informed […]
EU Packaging – applicable from August 2026
New EU packaging: applicable from August 2026 The Regulation (EU) 2025/40, on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), was published in the Official Journal of the European Union last January. This regulation is legally binding for all Member States (MS). The key actions and timelines to consider […]
