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Focus on the French and Italian regulations on food supplements: Analysis of the specificities (Part 2)

Besides the presence of the common views listed in Part 1, it is also possible to identify certain elements that are specific to, and characteristic of, each country.

Focus on French and Italian regulations on food supplements comparaison: An analysis of convergent aspects (Part 1)

France and Italy are often seen as “cousin” countries because of their geographical and cultural proximity. Is this peculiar closeness observable within the food supplement field, too? In this article, we will compare the approach of the two countries to this class of goods.

EU lowers maximum authorised levels for cadmium and lead contaminants

The EU has lowered the maximum authorised levels for the harmful heavy metal contaminants, cadmium and lead, in food and drink sold in Europe.

44% of non-compliant health claims on food!

On June 21, 2021, the DGCCRF communicated the results of its checks aimed at verifying compliance with the European Regulations on health

UK report of the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (TIGRR) on nutraceuticals

On May 2021, the UK Government has published a report of proposals to attract  significant investments and boost innovation in the Nutraceutical

Towards the prohibition of titanium dioxide (E171) in Europe in food

Titanium dioxide is used as a white colorant. It is present, at least partially, in nanometric form. A study by the National

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on fermented foods

An expert panel was convened in September 2019 by The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) to develop a definition

Publication of regulation n ° 2021/468 on hydroxyanthracene derivatives

On March 18, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2021/468 amending Annex III of Regulation No 1925/2006 (of December 20, 2006) of

Brexit: what we do know, and what… only time will tell

The “Brexit” issue, meaning the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), started taking shape in 2016, after

“PROBIOTIC” in Italy: how can the word be used?

Italians are quite accustomed to the idea of consuming microorganisms to accomplish several beneficial goals. They have been doing it for years,

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