EU/ UK/ US/ China - Foods for special medical purposes/medical foods: A global regulatory synopsis
European Union
Sep 08, 2022
This two-part article covers the specific requirements for placing foods for special medical purposes (FSMPs) on the market in major jurisdictions – EU, UK, US, China, and other regions of the world – to improve the role of nutrition in support of optimal care for patients. Part 1 covers general principles governing FSMPs, use of FSMPs in community and hospital settings, common regulatory challenges, opportunities for category growth, and considers a multistakeholder initiative for optimal nutrition care for all. Part 2 presents a global overview of the regulatory framework for medical foods/FSMPs in the aforementioned countries and regions.
China prioritizes review of 4 foods for special medical purposes
China
Jul 05, 2024
Therapeutic Products Act to be repealed
New Zealand
May 27, 2024
New Draft Standard on Nutritionally Complete Food for Cancer Patients
China
Oct 30, 2023
EU - Food or Medicine? A European Regulatory Perspective on Nutritional Therapy Products to treat Inborn Errors of Metabolism
European Union
Sep 11, 2023
ANMAT updates procedural fees for foods, supplements and FSMP
Argentina
Jul 10, 2023
SAMR to revise advertising rules for Drugs, Medical Devices, Health Food and FSMP
China
Jun 02, 2023
Guidance About Medical Foods published
USA
Mar 16, 2023
New Codex Guidelines for ready-to-use therapeutic foods published
Codex
Mar 13, 2023
Regulation on food for special medical purposes
China
Dec 14, 2022
Food for special medical purposes
Taiwan
Nov 24, 2022
EU - CJEU: Definition of medical foods should be interpreted strictly
European Union
Nov 07, 2022
Medical foods in USA at a glance
USA
Feb 14, 2022
Food-Medicine Interface and its Application in International Level, Comparative Jurisdictions and Sri Lankan Legal Context
Sri Lanka
May 03, 2021
EFSA:Response to comments on the Scientific Opinion of the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) on the scientific substantiation of a health claim related to Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Biâ07 contributes to increasing lactose digestion pursuant to Article 13.5 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
Feb 03, 2021
Medical Foods: Science, Regulation, and Practical Aspects. Summary of a Workshop
USA
Jan 31, 2021
