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The food supplements regulation in Europe

This training focuses on enhancing food supplement regulatory knowledge in Europe and understanding the legal requirements for product development. It covers ingredient categorization, labeling rules, health claims, and practical case studies for compliance in different European countries. Interactive elements such as quizzes and workshops ensure participants can apply their knowledge effectively

Index 2025 achievement : 8.54/10
Index 2025 satisfaction : 8.25/10

Presentation

This training focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of European food supplement regulations, including current legal frameworks and anticipated changes. Participants will delve into key topics such as ingredient categorization, notification processes in various countries, and the effective use of health claims under regulatory constraints. Practical sessions, including real-world case studies and interactive quizzes, enable attendees to apply the knowledge in compliance and product marketing strategies. Designed for professionals in R&D, regulatory, or marketing roles, this training ensures actionable insights to navigate the complex European market successfully​

Public

Any person involved in the development and/or marketing process of food supplements (CEO, project manager, R&D, regulatory or marketing departments)

Prerequisites

No particular prerequisites, the basics on the definition of a food supplement will be covered at the beginning of the training.

Objectives

The two afternoons (2.00pm- 5.30pm)
  • Validate your regulatory knowledge
  • Understand the constraints
  • Questions/Answers - Exchange and debate on the subject
8.54/10

Achievement index

8.25/10

Satisfaction index

Program

The 2 afternoons of June 1 and 2, 2026 (2.00pm- 5.30pm)

Attendees’ connection

Presentations / Round table of everyone’s expections and objectives


I. The current food supplements regulation and the future evolutions

– Definitions
– The principle of mutual recognition
– Categories of ingredients and their legislation:
– Vitamins and Minerals
– Substances with nutritional and physiological purposes
– Plants
– Ingredients for technological purposes
– Regulation 1925/2006: What’s new?
– Understanding the 3 risks:
– Novel Food, Medicines, Safety
– Requalification as a medicine.
– Update on the new border doses

=> Quizzes, Q&A: validate your knowledge


II. Practical cases: how to notify a food supplement?

– France
– Belgium
– Italy
– Luxembourg

III. Labelling of food supplements

– Reminder of the rules relating to general foodstuffs, and of the rules specific to food supplements: compound ingredients, nano, etc.
– Summary of the mentions to be affixed.
– Voluntary mentions: Vegan, Clean label, …
– Mention of origin: What changes since April 1, 2020? Can I create a unique European label?
– Practical cases

=> Quizzes, Q&A: validate your knowledge


IV. Health claims

– Reminder of the regulatory framework: Definition, Scope of application.
– Authorized or pending: What room for maneuverin the wording? What can we really say? How to use them?

=> Quizzes, Q&A: validate your knowledge


V. Recent and upcoming changes

– Update on the next changes to be apprehended

Trainers

Julie Pasquet Sales Manager - Phinn® Application 13 years of experience
Michelle Liendze Scientific and Regulatory affairs officer. 5 years of experience

Means and modalities

The training will be done through the Teams videoconference tool (a link will be sent to the participants before the training to access it). The training material will be presented (PowerPointwhich will also be sent electronically), alternating presentations and discussions with the trainers. An electronic version of the pedagogical documentation will be provided prior to the training so that the user can print or download it before the training begins.

Evaluation of knowledge to be completed at the end of the online course. The trainee will receive a training certificate.

Prices

For your requests for support by your Skills Operator (OPCO) Pharmanager Development has an activity declaration number: 5249 03216 49.

For your requests for support by your Skills Operator (OPCO) Pharmanager Development has an activity declaration number: 5249 03216 49.

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Our experts can study with you your expectations and objectives on themes related to nutrition, health and beauty, and offer you adapted training, in person at your premises or in ours, or remotely.