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 […]

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 […]