International Food Supplements

Programme

8.30

Welcome and Introduction

Sukh Gill, Head of Global Regulatory Services, Leatherhead Food Research

8.45

Overview of Food Supplements Legislation (EU)

Ana Machado, Regulatory Advisor, Leatherhead Food Research

You will be provided with an overview of the requirements for food supplements at EU level, including compositional requirements, permissibility of additives, vitamins and mineral sources and usage. Differences to US dietary supplements will be pointed out.

9.30

National Differences of EU Member States

Sukh Gill, Head of Global Regulatory Services, Leatherhead Food Research

EU member states’ national differences in herbal ingredients and registration requirements within the 28 member states will be discussed.

10.15

Refreshments

10.30

Overview of General and Specific Labelling of Food Supplements (EU)

Ana Machado, Regulatory Advisor, Leatherhead Food Research

You will learn about the provisions on labelling as per the Food Information to Consumers Regulations (FIC) related to food supplements, which will be be directly applicable in all 28 EU member states from December 2014, along with additional food supplement-specific labelling requirements.

11.15

Overview of General Nutrition Labelling

Sukh Gill, Head of Global Regulatory Services, Leatherhead Food Research

This section includes nutrition labelling provisions which are regulated specifically for food supplements in the EU.

11.45

Nutrient Tolerance Calculations

Mariko Kubo, Regulatory Manager, Leatherhead Food Research

You will learn the different calculation methods of nutrients as EU guideline document, using simple examples which are easy to follow.

12.00

Overview of Nutrition and Health Claim Requirements (EU)

Sukh Gill, Head of Global Regulatory Services, Leatherhead Food Research

This is currently a hot EU food law topic. What are the definitions for nutrition and health claims? How do they get approved? Are there any EU positive lists? What is the legal status of the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) opinions on health claims?

12.45

Lunch

13.30

Authority Partnerships and Mutual Recognition in the EU

Sukh Gill, Head of Global Regulatory Services, Leatherhead Food Research

The UK has uniquely introduced the concept of Primary Authority Partnerships into its legislation. Such partnerships enable food business operators to receive “assured advice” providing them with confidence that their trading practices are legal. This workshop will explain the huge potential this provides for the principle of mutual recognition, and for businesses wishing to trade in the EU.

14.00

Overview of Food Supplements (Russia)

Mariko Kubo, Regulatory Manager, Leatherhead Food Research

Mariko will provide you with an overview of food legislation in Russia and the Customs Union with special emphasis on the following topics:

• Legislative structure and relevant authorities

• General mandatory and non-mandatory labelling, nutrition labelling, ingredients labelling, allergens, claims and GM foods/ingredients

• The legislation on food additives and flavourings, including processing aids and enzymes

• Current certification requirements

• Useful sources of information

14.45

Overview of Food Supplements (Brazil)

Ana Machado, Regulatory Advisor, Leatherhead Food Research

Including compositional requirements, additive usage, herbal ingredients novel food and registration requirements.

15.30

Refreshments

15.45

Overview of food supplements (Japan)

Mariko Kubo, Regulatory Manager, Leatherhead Food Research

Mariko will provide you with an overview of:

• Food law in Japan

• Food supplement legislation and heath food legislation

• General and nutrition labelling requirements

• Compositional requirements and use of ingredients, food additives and flavourings

• Claims, including Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU)

16.30

Overview of Food Supplements (India)

Mariko Kubo, Regulatory Manager, Leatherhead Food Research

Mariko will provide you with an overview of:

• Food law and food supplement legislation in India

• Current and future general and nutrition labelling requirements

• Compositional requirements and use of ingredients, food additives and flavourings

• Upcoming changes

17.15

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