Food supplements, also known as dietary supplements, are products taken orally that contain dietary ingredients intended to supplement one’s diet. They come in various forms such as pills, capsules, tablets, powders, or liquids.
They are intended to complement the diet and provide essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, or other substances like enzymes and probiotics.
In many countries, food supplements are regulated as a category of food rather than drugs. This means they are not subjected to the same rigorous testing and approval process as pharmaceutical drugs. However, reputable manufacturers follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure quality and safety.
The first step involves identifying the government agency responsible for regulating food supplements in your country, typically falling under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health (MoH) or a dedicated food safety authority. Examples include:
In some regions, food supplement regulation is under the purview of a food safety authority, examples being:
The specific documents required will vary, but they may generally include:
Generally, Authorized Representatives are required in case of selling food supplements in foreign countries to maintain communication and supporting foreign manufacturers with local requirements such as vigilance, compliance as per the ministry of health requirements or regulations.
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