Step-by-step plan for “on hold” claims

Step-by-step plan for “on hold” claims

The Netherlands The Claims Regulation has been in force since 2012. All Member States submitted claims for botanicals (herbals) and non-botanicals (vitamins and minerals). These have been scientifically assessed by EFSA and subsequently endorsed by the European...

New approved disclaimers for health claims for botanicals

The Netherlands The Dutch inspection board published a new list of disclaimers for botanicals that can be used immediately after a health claim. If the disclaimer only applies to a part of the health claim, an asterisk may indicate this. To assure the readability and...

New list of recommended analysis methods for botanicals

Belgium A new list of recommended analysis methods for the use of certain botanicals in food supplements has been published by the Belgian Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment. A list of 119 plants has been drawn up based on the scientific...