Food supplements

Labelling and claims review.

Labelling and claims review

A food supplement is defined by the food supplement regulations as “any food for the purpose of which is to supplement the normal diet and which is a concentrated source of a vitamin, mineral or other substance with a nutritional or physiological effect, alone or in combination, and which is sold in dose (serving/measured small quantities) form.

Why is this important?

There is a complex regulatory framework surrounding food supplements which must be adhered to for a product to be legally sold in the UK and EU.

Food Supplements Directive (FSD) highlights that certain approved vitamins and minerals may be used in food supplements, at specified Nutrient Reference Values (NRV’s) with specific permitted health claims.  It stipulates the labelling and presentation of the nutrient information for packaging and marketing purposes. 

Food Information to Consumers (FICR) ensures food information and labelling must be accurate, clear and easy to understand and must not mislead the consumer. It requires certain mandatory product and labelling information by law:    

Nutrition and Health Claims Regulations (NHCR) relates to health and nutrition claims on the product label or in its advertising.

  • We require your product specification and artwork pdf for packaging and labelling review.  

    Our experienced team uses robust & thorough review procedures and check lists, in-line with our artwork approval process to ensure the regulatory  requirements are met.

    Formulation reviews are a key part of what we do and we are able to also review web copy. 

    We prefer to work collaboratively to offer support and guidance to ensure your brand and business goals are achieved through the regulatory minefield.

What our quality service offers:

  • food supplement knowledge and expertise

  • commercial acumen and understanding regarding your brand equity  

  • quick turnaround in line with your deadlines

  • quality mind-set to get it right

  • work on a retainer model or per product.

Phone our expert, friendly team today

To speak to our expert, friendly team about food supplement labelling & claims review, please phone +44(0)1302986088 or email hello@adactmedical.com.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.