Global food supplement associations meet to define regulation

The global food supplement industry recently gathered in Istanbul for the Annual Meeting of IADSA to address the scientific and regulatory issues shaping the future of legislation across the world in the sector.

The meeting brought together members from Asia, Europe, Latin America, Russia and the US to establish priorities for action.

It was agreed that:

- The IADSA Scientific Programme would be extended to cover the substantiation of claims and best practice in the regulation of botanical ingredients in supplements.

- A global framework for good manufacturing practice (GMP) would be developed. This will bring together elements of existing GMPs from across the world.

- Cooperation would continue with governments across Asia and Latin America as priorities.

- The IADSA should monitor closely developments in the EU, and particularly on the health claims Regulation, in view of the global importance of the EU in regulation.

The next annual meeting will be held in Anaheim, to coincide with the Natural Products Expo West Trade Show.