Botanical ingredients: Intakes, regulations, risks and attitudes
Jan 03, 2021
Botanical ingredients have been used for centuries in food and in medicines, typically to support and maintain physiological functions and as remedies for many ailments. Today, botanical ingredients are still ingested as part of food supplements or herbal medicines (HM). Industry reports suggest growing global sales of and revenue from HM and food supplements containing botanicals, hereafter called botanical food supplements (BFS). In the context of this suggested growing popularity, this article will introduce both BFS and HM and then explore the available data on BFS intakes and consumer attitudes to their use. It will describe the EU regulatory framework within which BFS sit and mention research suggesting possible interactions between botanical ingredients, HM and traditional medicines. It is intended as a brief overview rather than a comprehensive review of the area.
Exploitation of the traditional evidence for botanical health claims on foodstuffs in Europe
European Union
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European Union
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Brazil
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Mongolia
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FDA announces restrictions on the use of in foods and supplements
Taiwan
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Published draft standard for food grade cassava starch
Burundi
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Texas passed a bill that bans the labeling of "plant-based foods" as meat
USA
Jun 02, 2021
Identity and labeling specifications for propolis and royal jelly products published
Turkey
Jun 01, 2021
ANVISA publishes norm for the classification of foods based on cereals as whole cereals
Brazil
May 05, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the FASTER
USA
Apr 29, 2021
Health Ministry issues a notification for the use of cane in foods and supplements
Thailand
Apr 02, 2021
