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. […]
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 […]
