Discussion Paper: Dietary Supplements
A discussion paper on a review of the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 is now available for public submissions. The paper proposes several changes:
- a range of policy options for the future regulation and classification of those dietary supplements that more closely resemble fortified food-type products;
- interim amendments to current regulations to change permitted levels of folic acid and vitamin B12;
- changing the permitted types of artificial sweeteners; and
- making allergen labelling and labelling in English mandatory.
The discussion paper looks at the impact on the regulations of the proposed joint therapeutic products regulatory scheme for Australia and NZ. Under the proposed joint scheme, therapeutic-type dietary supplements would be regulated as complementary medicines, and appropriate therapeutic claims allowed to be made. The discussion paper also looks at the future regulation of fortified food-type products that will remain under the Dietary Supplements Regulations. A key area for consideration is whether these foods should be regulated under the Food Standards Code and treated in the same way as other food products.
Submissions close on 3 September. The discussion document is on the website, www.nzfsa.govt.nz, or hard copies are available on request from NZFSA, PO Box 2835, Wellington |
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