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Not authorised: Majority of online traders are selling non-compliant supplements, finds European Commission investigation

26-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Over two-thirds of websites investigated by EU Member State authorities are selling non-authorised novel foods and food supplements, says a new report published today by the European Commission.

European law differences hinder botanical products

02-Oct-2007 By Alex McNally

Placing botanical products on the European market can be difficult
for businesses because of a lack of harmonisation and differing
rules between member states, the European Advisory Service has
said.

Regulatory round-up 2006

18-Dec-2006 By Jess Halliday

The past 12 months have seen several important developments on the
European regulatory scene, which will play a big role in shaping
the supplements and health foods industries for the future.

GM labelling faces a rough ride

18-Oct-2002

One of the toughest legislations in the world on genetically
modified organisms came into force in Europe on Thursday with a new
EU Directive that strengthens 10-year-old rules on testing and
licensing GMOs used as crops or ingredients.

Dietary supplements - irradiation confirmed

15-Oct-2002

Results from a European Commission report on the use and labelling
of food irradiation finds that 42 per cent of certain dietary
supplements in the UK have been illegally treated with the
technology.

The impact of the EU Directive on food supplements, EAS explains

19-Mar-2002

In adopting the new EU Directive on Food Supplements last week the
European Parliament laid the foundations for a period of developing
legislative stability for companies involved in food and health
ingredients. Considered by some...