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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EU: Seaweed and Proposed Maximum Levels for Metals and Iodine
Updated Proposed Maximum Levels for Metals and Iodine Earlier this month, the European Commission (EC) published a targeted consultation for stakeholders concerning possible maximum levels (MLs) for contaminants in seaweed and halophytes. The inorganic contaminants under consideration are: • Arsenic • Cadmium […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from November 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 November 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Epimedium sagittatum (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim • Whole: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market authorisation is required before it […]
Thailand – Updated List of Permitted Vitamins and Minerals in Food
Updated List of Permitted Vitamins and Minerals in Food Last week, on November 17, the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) released new guidance titled “Guidance on the Use of Forms of Vitamins and Minerals as Key Ingredients in Food Products.” This guidance updates the […]
UAE – Abu Dhabi to set a Regulatory Framework for Novel Foods
Abu Dhabi to set a regulatory framework for Novel Foods The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) have launched a strategic initiative to develop a regulatory framework for Novel Foods. The […]
Switzerland – D-mannose not permitted in Food Supplements
D-mannose not permitted in Swiss Food Supplements Last October, the Swiss Authorities banned the use of D-mannose in Food Supplements. The Swiss authorities referenced the European Court of Justice ruling C-589/23 in their decision and according to them: “D-Mannose is a simple sugar that naturally […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from October 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 October 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Korean mud snail: Bullacta exarata • Whole: Unauthorised Novel Food. A pre-market authorisation is required before it can […]
