04.01.02
New Legislation Passed For Food
Supplements In Europe
On March 14th the European Parliament voted for new safety controls on vitamin supplements, signifying more solid steps toward greater harmonization in Europe. The new law will require manufacturers of vitamins and minerals to carry out scientific tests proving that their products are safe and to provide more information for consumers on the label regarding maximum safe doses, highlighting possible risks and side effects and reminding users that supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet. The Food Supplement Directive was passed with just one amendment, which is the extension of the period of time to submit a safety dossier from 12 months to 36 months. Despite much criticism and lobbying, David Byrne, commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, assured that the Directive was created for the consumer and not to ban food supplements. “Labels must give them clear information about how to use and not to use them,” he said.
Supplements In Europe
On March 14th the European Parliament voted for new safety controls on vitamin supplements, signifying more solid steps toward greater harmonization in Europe. The new law will require manufacturers of vitamins and minerals to carry out scientific tests proving that their products are safe and to provide more information for consumers on the label regarding maximum safe doses, highlighting possible risks and side effects and reminding users that supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet. The Food Supplement Directive was passed with just one amendment, which is the extension of the period of time to submit a safety dossier from 12 months to 36 months. Despite much criticism and lobbying, David Byrne, commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, assured that the Directive was created for the consumer and not to ban food supplements. “Labels must give them clear information about how to use and not to use them,” he said.