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 […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from April 2025
Novel Food Status Catalogue Updates Below is the update related to the new entries for the Novel Food Status Catalogue. This update refers to the month of April and impacts Food Supplements. Whey Protein Concentrate containing Milk Fat Globular Membrane · Not Novel in Food (includes Food Supplements) […]
Brazil: Public Consultation on Ingredient Specs | Ban on Food Supplements with ora-pro-nobis | Safe Use of Erythrosine | Update on Plastic Packaging
Brazil and New Normative of Specifications for Ingredients From May 2nd until June 16th, a public consultation is being held regarding ANVISA’s proposal for a new norm that outlines the specifications for ingredients. This proposal is structured into 4 annexes: • Annex 1 – New Ingredients with […]
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) […]
USA: Tariff-Exempt Dietary Ingredients | FDA Opinion on New Dietary Ingredients | FDA & the Potential Halt of GRAS Process | Restriction on the Sale of Dietary Supplements to Children and Adolescents
Dietary Ingredients Exempt from Global and Reciprocal Tariffs Although some Global or Reciprocal Tariffs may be suspended for 90 days, certain Dietary Supplement ingredients have been declared exempt. According to Annex II of the executive order that implemented these tariffs, the following dietary ingredients are exempt: Vitamin A Vitamins B1, B2, B5, […]
Novel Food Europe Updates: Summary from March 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 March 2025 and have impact on Food Supplements. Streptococcus salivarius • Whole: Not Novel in Food Supplements. Any other food uses may be considered as novel. […]
