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 – 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 […]