EHPM calls on EU policy makers to support nutraceuticals market

Because the voice of the European dietary supplements sector, EHPM revealed a brand new manifesto that outlines how EU coverage makers can allow continued development and fight present regulatory points within the European meals complement sector within the subsequent mandate.

“All elections are essential, however because the final 5 years have proven, it’s very important the following cohort of coverage makers not solely prioritize evidence-based selections for our well being and well-being but additionally to proceed to work collectively in direction of a affluent future,” stated Livia Menichetti, director common at EHPM.

“We name on coverage makers within the subsequent mandate and past to assist trade and to pursue clear and science-based policymaking that empowers EU customers to make knowledgeable selections.”

The EHPM manifesto states the sector was price roughly €18 billion in 2023 (Monitor Deloitte for Synadiet, 2020), with over 3,000 corporations creating over 100,000 jobs, contributing considerably to the EU’s financial system (IADSA, 2023).

The EHPM makes suggestions masking a spread of points, together with: on-line misinformation; lack of harmonization; the setting of most ranges for nutritional vitamins and minerals; authorized certainty on what constitutes a novel meals; and proportionate danger administration selections underneath Article 8 of Regulation 1925/2006.

Tackling misinformation

The manifesto notes that European customers ought to have the ability to make knowledgeable selections on secure meals dietary supplements via clear labeling that gives clear data.

“EU policymakers, regulators and stakeholders ought to work intently collectively to deal with the rising move of false myths and faux information on meals complement that circulates on-line, deceptive customers and damaging the repute of the sector,” it states, including “EU policymakers and stakeholders ought to attempt to extend consciousness on the significance of together with meals dietary supplements throughout the each day dietary scheme as a part of a wholesome way of life, taking into accounts the unbalanced dietary habits of EU residents.”