GLP-1 Impact: European Reformulation Focuses on Permitted Claims, Not Direct Messaging
European supplement and F&B manufacturers face stricter labelling on GLP-1 related claims than their US counterparts, necessitating reformulation strategies…
Regulation
FSA Revises Herb & Spice Import Guidance: New BCP and High-Risk Product Links by August 2026
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is updating its guidance for importing herbs and spices from third countries, with a significant revision scheduled for 28…
FSA Updates CBD Novel Food Guidance: Clarifies Hemp-Derived Product Status for England & Wales
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its CBD novel food guidance, clarifying the regulatory status of hemp-derived products and reinforcing…
ANSES Bolsters Analytical Chemistry Capacity Amidst Evolving Supplement Regulations
France's ANSES is recruiting a dedicated analytical chemistry project manager at its Fougères laboratory, signaling intensified scrutiny of supplement…
Ingredion Secures EU Novel Food Approval for Upcycled Carrot Fibre, Benicaros SF Pure P
Ingredion's upcycled carrot fibre, Benicaros SF Pure P, has received EU Novel Food authorisation, enabling commercialisation from 2nd July 2026. This approval…
EU PPWR: New Packaging Rules Demand Urgent Reformulation & Supply Chain Review
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) mandates significant packaging redesigns and documentation from August 2026, directly impacting…
BfR Warns Against Unnecessary Micronutrient Supplementation in Healthy Elderly
Germany's BfR advises that healthy older individuals typically do not require micronutrient supplements, as their needs are met through a balanced diet,…
MHRA August 2026 Safety Roundup: Device Alerts Signal Broader Supply Chain Vulnerability
The MHRA's August 2026 Safety Roundup details critical medical device failures and supply chain issues for replacement parts. While specific to medical…
ANSES DG Delegates Authority, Streamlining French Regulatory Approvals
ANSES Director-General has delegated signing authority to key personnel, a move expected to expedite administrative processes for supplement product approvals…
BfR Warns Against Infant Vitamin D Overdose, Questions Elderly Supplement Need
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) highlights severe risks of Vitamin D hypervitaminosis in infants and advises that healthy elderly…
BfR Warns on Infant Vitamin D Overdosing, Reaffirms Prudence for Senior Supplementation
Germany's BfR highlights critical risks of excessive Vitamin D intake in infants, leading to hypervitaminosis, while advising against routine micronutrient…
EHPM Calls for Pragmatic EU Packaging Waste Rules for Supplement Industry
The European Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) advocates for a science-based, proportionate approach to the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation…
MHRA Publishes Medical Device Field Safety Notices, UK Brands Must Monitor Compliance
The MHRA has issued Field Safety Notices for medical devices from 17-21 August 2026, mandating immediate action for brand owners and manufacturers to ensure…
ANSES Warns on Sports Nutrition Over-Consumption: Stacking Risks & Label Obligations
A severe adverse event reported by ANSES highlights the critical need for robust on-pack warnings and clearer dosing instructions for sports nutrition…
EU Probiotic Harmonisation Proposed; UK CBD & Claims Regulation Faces Scrutiny
The European Commission's initiative for probiotic regulatory consistency and new AI formulation tools present market opportunities, while the UK's uncertain…
Amazon Vitamin C Gummy Potency Failures Demand UK Brand Due Diligence
NOW's recent testing found 48% of non-legacy Vitamin C gummy brands on Amazon failed potency, with 12 out of 25 tested products containing negligible active…
MHRA Updates Pharmacovigilance Guidance, Reinforcing Post-Market Surveillance for UK MAHs
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has updated its pharmacovigilance guidance, notably confirming a 21 August 2026 revision for…
Australian Supplement Industry Faces CBD Frustration and Regulatory Setbacks
Australian supplement firms navigate stalled CBD market access due to restrictive TGA regulations, while New Zealand's industry reels from a significant…
EU Astaxanthin Regulation Shift Opens New Paediatric Market; Omega-3 Crop Commercialisation Nears
New EU rules allow astaxanthin use for children as young as three, creating significant market expansion. Concurrently, genetically modified camelina, rich in…
US Regulatory Shift: Wearables Push Supplement Brands into CPSC Jurisdiction, FDA AI Intensifies Scrutiny
Supplement brands entering the US wearables and smart packaging market now face dual regulatory oversight from both the FDA and CPSC, alongside an accelerating…
EFSA Flags Nitrosamine Health Concern, Signalling New EU Food and Supplement Regulatory Pressure
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified dietary nitrosamine exposure as a health concern across all EU age groups, indicating potential for…
EU Fish Consumption Survey: Mercury Awareness Impacts Supplement Formulation & Sourcing
An EFSA survey reveals 34% of EU consumers exceed recommended intake for high-mercury fish, highlighting a persistent gap in dietary advice awareness. This…
BfR Recommends Mandatory Iodine Max Levels in Algae, Beta-Alanine Scrutiny Escalates
Germany's BfR advocates for binding maximum iodine levels in algae products to mitigate health risks, while simultaneously scrutinising beta-alanine in…
South Korea Expedites Cell-Cultured Food Regulation, Signalling Market Entry
South Korea's government is finalising local food regulations for cell-cultured products, paving the way for commercial approvals and presenting new ingredient…
EU Antitrust Probe Threatens Mars-Kellanova Merger; FDA Redefines 'Healthy'
The European Commission's in-depth antitrust investigation into Mars' Kellanova acquisition signals heightened M&A scrutiny in Europe, with a decision due by…
GNT Safflower Colour Petition Signals US Market Shift from Synthetic Dyes
GNT has filed a US colour additive petition for its safflower concentrate, aligning with the FDA's accelerated approval of natural alternatives as synthetic…
US FDA Proposes Mandatory GRAS Notifications; Japan's FFC Market Grows to £4bn Despite New Rules
The US FDA targets mandatory GRAS notification, ending the voluntary system, while Japan's functional food market grows 4.1% to JPY 773.5bn despite stricter…
MHRA Consults on Fee Increases, Service Standards, and SME Support for 2027
The MHRA proposes statutory fee updates from April 2027, driven by cost recovery and service improvement, impacting product authorisation, scientific advice,…
China Targets Alternative Proteins for Food Security, Addresses Dietary Deficiencies
China's strategic shift towards alternative proteins, driven by presidential directive and dietary shortfalls, signals significant market growth and innovation…
US Brands Balance High Natural Colour Costs Against State-Level FD&C Dye Bans
US supplement and food manufacturers face increasing pressure to replace synthetic FD&C dyes with natural alternatives, despite natural colours costing up to…
Peru's Mandatory FOP Labels Drive Significant Product Reformulation
New research from Peru demonstrates that mandatory front-of-pack (FOP) warning labels compel manufacturers to reformulate products, reducing sugar, sodium, and…
FDA Proposes Mandatory GRAS Notification, Plans Ultra-Processed Food Definition
The US FDA has proposed a mandatory notification system for Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) ingredients, replacing the voluntary programme, alongside…
Portuguese Healthcare Practitioners Lack Specific Herb-Drug Interaction Knowledge
A new study reveals that despite recognising clinical relevance, 90.6% of Portuguese healthcare professionals lack specific knowledge regarding herb-drug…
US Dietary Guidelines shift processing terminology; cocoa supply concerns persist
New US dietary guidelines redefine 'processing' terms, impacting product formulation and messaging, while escalating cocoa prices force confectionery brands to…
UK Functional Drink Market Demands Robust Health Claim Substantiation Amid Growth
The UK functional drinks sector is expanding rapidly, driven by consumer wellness demands, but brands face intensified regulatory scrutiny over health claims.…
Chinese Food Safety 'Fake News' Dominates Online Rumours, Impacting Supplement Sector
Online verification reveals that 45% of Chinese online 'fake news' pertains to health, with 16% specifically targeting food safety, directly affecting…
Titanium Dioxide (E171) Ban: EU Market Reformulation Deadline Looms for Supplement Sector
The EU-wide ban on Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a food additive takes full effect on 7 August 2022, mandating immediate reformulation for all supplement…
FSSAI Mandates New Labelling for Coffee-Chicory Mix, Tightens Compliance Framework
The FSSAI has issued new labelling directives for coffee-chicory mixtures, alongside several regulatory appointments and updates to testing laboratory…
FSA Registration Mandate Impacts UK Supplement Manufacturers & Online Retailers
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reinforced the legal requirement for all UK food businesses, including supplement manufacturers and online retailers, to…
US Food Labeling Modernization Act targets FoP labels and ingredient clarity
The reintroduced US Food Labeling Modernization Act 2026 mandates standardised front-of-pack (FoP) nutrition labels and clearer ingredient disclosures,…
FSA Prioritises Proportionality for Food Sector Growth in UK
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has formally outlined its approach to fostering economic growth within the UK's food sector, emphasising efficient,…
FSSAI Suspends Licence and Prohibits Supplement Sale Over Unapproved Ingredients
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the manufacturing licence of Matri Drinking Water and prohibited the sale of its dietary…
UK Vitamin D Deficiency Threshold Review: Commercial Impact for Supplement Sector
A new paper advocates doubling the UK's vitamin D deficiency threshold to 50 nmol/L, aligning with international standards and potentially boosting demand for…
US Bipartisan Hemp Bill Proposes Federal Regulatory Framework for Cannabinoids
New legislation aims to establish FDA oversight for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, raising THC limits and mandating manufacturing standards, offering…
France Amends Food Additive Regulations, Impacting Enzyme Use in Supplements
ANSES has issued an opinion on proposed changes to the 2006 decree governing technological auxiliaries, specifically affecting enzyme applications in food and…
ANSES Food Safety Lab Recruiting Amidst Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
ANSES is hiring a laboratory technician for its Maisons-Alfort Food Safety Lab, indicating a potential ramp-up in analytical capacity critical for supplement…
China Tightens Probiotic Health Food Regulations, Increases CFU & Strain Specificity
China's SAMR has drafted new probiotic health food regulations, increasing minimum CFUs and mandating strain-specific data, impacting market entry and product…
EFSA's Berberine Safety Review: Market Uncertainty, Potential Ban Looms for EU Brands
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) could not establish a safe intake level for berberine, triggering regulatory consultation and raising concerns over…
Sirio Pharma Enhances QA/QC with SirioSure; Targets Label Claim Compliance in US Market
Sirio Pharma, a leading CDMO, launched SirioSure, a comprehensive quality assurance initiative designed to guarantee label claim accuracy and product efficacy…
Health Canada Prohibits Unauthorised Peptide Sales Amidst Divergent Global Regulation
Health Canada has prohibited a Quebec-based company from selling unapproved peptides, indicating a stringent regulatory approach. This action contrasts with…
MHRA Updates Phase I Accreditation; Heightens FIH Trial Standards
The MHRA has updated its voluntary Phase I accreditation scheme, reinforcing safety and regulatory expectations for first-in-human (FIH) trials. This impacts…
MHRA Warns on Botulinum Toxin Iatrogenic Botulism; Domperidone Contraindications Updated
The MHRA's July 2026 Safety Roundup highlights new warnings for botulinum toxin products, citing rare but life-threatening iatrogenic botulism, alongside…
BfR issues MFH kitchenware safety warning: Migration risks for melamine and formaldehyde
Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) highlights potential health risks from melamine-formaldehyde resin (MFH) kitchenware, citing migration of…
FDA peptide panel recommendations create market ambiguity for supplement ingredients
The FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee recommended six peptides for the 503A Bulks List, diverging from FDA scientists' assessments. This decision…
EU Novel Food Approval for Eggnovo Eggshell Hydrolysate Opens New Ingredient Category
Eggnovo's enzymatically produced eggshell membrane hydrolysate secures EU Novel Food approval, enabling its use in food supplements for adults up to 500 mg…
US EPA 608 Certification Irrelevant to Supplement Sector; Focus Shifts to Quality Assurance for 2026
The US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 608 certification, pertaining to refrigerant handling, holds no relevance for the supplement manufacturing…
EFSA Authorises Xylo-Oligosaccharides (XOS) as Novel Food Ingredient in EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive scientific opinion on the safety of xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) for use as a novel food…
US Dietary Guidelines shift protein focus; GMO labelling ruling; Monk Fruit production diversifies
The 2025-2030 US Dietary Guidelines advocate for increased protein and animal fats, while a Ninth Circuit ruling tightens GMO labelling standards.…
FSAI Publishes New Vitamin D Recommendations for Irish Ages 5-65, Emphasising Supplementation
Ireland's FSAI has issued revised vitamin D guidelines for 5-65 year olds, advocating specific daily supplement doses and year-round intake for certain…
APAC Regulations and Trends to Shape 2026 Supplement Market Strategies
Key regulatory shifts in Indonesia, new sodium policies, and taxation changes across APAC will significantly impact supplement formulations and market entry…