Algeria - Regulation of food supplements in Algeria: Current situation, issues, and perspectives
Argentina
Aug 26, 2024
Background: The Algerian food supplements market has experienced significant growth, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. In order to protect consumers, it is essential to have robust regulations in place for these products. Aims: This article thoroughly examines the existing regulatory framework of food supplements in Algeria, to pinpoint any shortcomings and potential areas for improvement. Material and Methods: For this study, Algerian Official Journal texts were collected and analyzed, then compared with regulations from the USA, Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Key regulatory aspects, including approval processes, manufacturing standards, adverse event reporting, labeling requirements, and evidentiary standards for claims were examined. Results: In Algeria, food supplements fall under food product regulations, obligating adherence to Good Hygiene Practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines. Labeling must avoid misleading claims, though prior authorization for production and marketing is not necessary. Instead, batch analyses and market inspections ensure compliance, overseen by the Ministry of Trade. A rapid alert system monitors supplements posing health risks. Conclusions: Thus, the Algerian regulatory framework for food supplements needs improvement when compared to international regulations to enhance consumer protection. A revised version of this framework, initiated by an interministerial committee but not yet published in the official journal, is anticipated to address and rectify these deficiencies.
Author(s): Bouzid, M., Charchari, R., Chamieh, R., Cherdouda, N & Ghanassi, F. Z.
Published in: The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research.
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