EU-28: Exporting Food Supplements to the European Union
Marketing food supplements in the European Union (EU) is a complex issue. Food Supplements Directive 2002/46 only contains EU-harmonized rules on labeling and authorized vitamins and minerals. Key aspects in the marketing of food supplements such as minimum and maximum levels for vitamins and minerals and the use of botanical ingredients are subject to the Member States’ national rules. Food supplements containing animal origin ingredients must comply with the EU’s veterinary inspection and certification rules. This report provides an overview of the main EU legislation applicable to food supplements.
