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 […]
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 […]
France: Garcinia cambogia withdrawal | Reclassification of CBD as a reproductive toxicant | Revision of MPLs for Vitamins & Minerals
Withdrawal and Recall from the Market Products Containing Garcinia cambogia As of April 18, the sale, importation, and introduction of Food Supplements containing Garcinia cambogia will be suspended in France for 1 year. This decision follows a recommendation from the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational […]
Europe: D-mannose as a Medicinal Product | Spain: New Guidance for Mutual Recognition for Spain | European Commission and Future Actions for Food Labelling
EU: D-mannose Potential to be Re-evaluated as a Medicinal Product A recent legal dispute involving Casella-med GmbH & Co., MCM Klosterfrau, and the Social Competition Association could have significant implications for the legal classification of D-mannose. The dispute centers two products marketed by Casella-med: Femannose (which contains D-mannose and cranberry) […]
Europe – List of botanicals at risk of being banned
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Discussions between the European Commission (EC) and Member States about Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) have concluded. EC has confirmed that it has presented a proposal to ban ALA in foods, including Food Supplements. The industry and various trade associations proposed managing the risk of ALA consumption through labelling requirements, as […]
