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Future of the European Food Supplement Sector</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-07-08T17:40:06+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p></p><p> On 27 June, the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) hosted its Annual Members’ Meeting and a panel discussion titled </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-event-june-2024/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM 2024 Members’ Meeting: Shaping the Future of the European Food Supplement Sector</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated 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href="https://ehpm.org/news/24feb-nutrivigilance-guidelines/">EHPM launched its nutrivigilance guidelines</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-09-06T17:17:20+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> On Thursday 29 February 2024, the EHPM hosted the launch event of its guidelines for food supplement companies on the management of adverse event reports. EHPM Chairperson </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/24feb-nutrivigilance-guidelines/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM launched its nutrivigilance guidelines</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-09-06T17:17:20+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2589" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2589 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/read-the-ehpm-annual-report-2023/" aria-label"Read the EHPM Annual Report 2023!"> <img width="820" height="357" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EHPM-annual-report-2023-e1709313043959.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/read-the-ehpm-annual-report-2023/">Read the EHPM Annual Report 2023!</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2024-03-01T19:11:37+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p>EHPM has proudly unveiled its Annual Report 2023, offering a comprehensive insight into the organisation's key activities and accomplishments throughout the year, as well as 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class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-conference-quality-safety-press-release/">EHPM Conference on Quality and Safety in Food Supplements: from Farm to Fork</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-05-22T12:53:23+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> On 20 April 2023, the EHPM Conference on Quality and Safety in Food Supplements brought together European and National Authorities, industry experts and EU stakeholders, to discuss </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-conference-quality-safety-press-release/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM Conference on Quality and Safety in Food Supplements: from Farm to Fork</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-05-22T12:53:23+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2393" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2393 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-annual-report-2022-is-out/" aria-label"The EHPM Annual Report 2022 is out!"> <img width="820" height="351" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cover-annual-report-2022.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cover-annual-report-2022-200x86.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cover-annual-report-2022-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cover-annual-report-2022-600x257.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cover-annual-report-2022-800x342.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cover-annual-report-2022.png 820w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-annual-report-2022-is-out/">The EHPM Annual Report 2022 is out!</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-02-24T14:25:48+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p>EHPM launched its Annual Report 2022, which includes a comprehensive overview of EHPM 2022 main activities and achievements, as well as the public affairs strategy for 2023. </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-annual-report-2022-is-out/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">The EHPM Annual Report 2022 is out!</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-02-24T14:25:48+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2422" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2422 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2023-brainstorming-novel-foods/" aria-label"EHPM Brainstorming on Novel Foods"> <img width="2560" height="1440" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a2-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a2-200x113.jpg 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a2-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a2-600x338.jpg 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a2-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a2-scaled.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2023-brainstorming-novel-foods/">EHPM Brainstorming on Novel Foods</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-03-02T13:14:33+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p>On 23 February 2023, EHPM held a dynamic Brainstorming Session on Novel Foods in Brussels with the Members of the EHPM Task Force on Novel Foods, with the </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2023-brainstorming-novel-foods/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM Brainstorming on Novel Foods</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-03-02T13:14:33+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2401" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2401 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2023-general-assembly/" aria-label"EHPM 2023 General Assembly in Brussels"> <img width="820" height="461" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/9-e1677755806993.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2023-general-assembly/">EHPM 2023 General Assembly in Brussels</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-03-02T13:18:50+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p>The EHPM 2023 General Assembly (GA) took place in the Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery on Wednesday 22 February. This was the first GA organised in presence since </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2023-general-assembly/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM 2023 General Assembly in Brussels</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2023-03-02T13:18:50+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2348" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2348 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22oct-tris-be-plant-decree/" aria-label"Read EHPM Contribution to Belgian TRIS Notification on Royal Plant Decree"> <img width="1845" height="788" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Botanical-food-supplements-2-1.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Botanical-food-supplements-2-1-200x85.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Botanical-food-supplements-2-1-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Botanical-food-supplements-2-1-600x256.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Botanical-food-supplements-2-1-800x342.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Botanical-food-supplements-2-1-1200x513.png 1200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Botanical-food-supplements-2-1.png 1845w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22oct-tris-be-plant-decree/">Read EHPM Contribution to Belgian TRIS Notification on Royal Plant Decree</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-10-28T12:55:12+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> On 29 July 2022, the Belgian Authorities submitted a TRIS notification regarding the amendment of the Belgian Royal Decree of 31 August 2021 on the production of </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22oct-tris-be-plant-decree/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Read EHPM Contribution to Belgian TRIS Notification on Royal Plant Decree</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-10-28T12:55:12+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2308" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2308 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22sep-tris_se-vitamin_d-iodine/" aria-label"Read EHPM Contribution to Swedish TRIS Notification on Maximum Levels for Vitamin D and Iodine"> <img width="1230" height="525" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VitD-iodine-1.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VitD-iodine-1-200x85.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VitD-iodine-1-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VitD-iodine-1-600x256.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VitD-iodine-1-800x341.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VitD-iodine-1-1200x512.png 1200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VitD-iodine-1.png 1230w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22sep-tris_se-vitamin_d-iodine/">Read EHPM Contribution to Swedish TRIS Notification on Maximum Levels for Vitamin D and Iodine</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-09-30T11:08:58+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> On the 6th of September 2022, EHPM submitted a strong and fact-based contribution to the Swedish Authorities' TRIS notification concerning their draft measure amending the Swedish Food Agency's </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22sep-tris_se-vitamin_d-iodine/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Read EHPM Contribution to Swedish TRIS Notification on Maximum Levels for Vitamin D and Iodine</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-09-30T11:08:58+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2266" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2266 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22jun-ehpm-celebrating-20-years-food-supplements-directive/" aria-label"Celebrating 20 years of the Food Supplements Directive"> <img width="2560" height="1459" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-2022-06-14-parliament-8905-scaled-e1656596581350.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-2022-06-14-parliament-8905-scaled-e1656596581350-200x114.jpg 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-2022-06-14-parliament-8905-scaled-e1656596581350-400x228.jpg 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-2022-06-14-parliament-8905-scaled-e1656596581350-600x342.jpg 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-2022-06-14-parliament-8905-scaled-e1656596581350-800x456.jpg 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-2022-06-14-parliament-8905-scaled-e1656596581350-1200x684.jpg 1200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2-2022-06-14-parliament-8905-scaled-e1656596581350.jpg 2560w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22jun-ehpm-celebrating-20-years-food-supplements-directive/">Celebrating 20 years of the Food Supplements Directive</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-07-01T11:42:05+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the Food Supplements Directive, the cornerstone of the European regulatory framework for food supplements in Europe. “This game-changing directive is a successful example </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22jun-ehpm-celebrating-20-years-food-supplements-directive/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Celebrating 20 years of the Food Supplements Directive</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-07-01T11:42:05+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-2055" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-2055 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22feb-ehpm-annual-report-2021/" aria-label"The EHPM Annual Report 2021 is out!"> <img width="820" height="350" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Banner_annual_report21.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Banner_annual_report21-200x85.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Banner_annual_report21-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Banner_annual_report21-600x256.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Banner_annual_report21-800x341.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Banner_annual_report21.png 820w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22feb-ehpm-annual-report-2021/">The EHPM Annual Report 2021 is out!</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-02-24T13:06:42+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p>EHPM launched its EHPM Annual Report 2021, which includes a complete overview of EHPM 2021 activities and achievements, as well as its priorities for 2022. During the </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/22feb-ehpm-annual-report-2021/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">The EHPM Annual Report 2021 is out!</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/a-delers/" title="Posts by Antoine Delers" rel="author">Antoine Delers</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2022-02-24T13:06:42+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1997" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1997 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/21nov-feedback-border-controls/" aria-label"Read EHPM feedback on border controls for food (Vitamin D3 from sheep lanolin)"> <img width="820" height="350" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/border-controls.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/border-controls-200x85.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/border-controls-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/border-controls-600x256.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/border-controls-800x341.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/border-controls.png 820w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/21nov-feedback-border-controls/">Read EHPM feedback on border controls for food (Vitamin D3 from sheep lanolin)</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-09T13:14:11+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> On the 23rd of November 2021, EHPM submitted its contribution to the feedback mechanism on the "Draft delegated regulation on Border controls for food – import conditions </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/21nov-feedback-border-controls/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Read EHPM feedback on border controls for food (Vitamin D3 from sheep lanolin)</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-09T13:14:11+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1931" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1931 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/food_supplements_a_way_forward/" aria-label"Food supplements in the Union market – a way forward"> <img width="820" height="350" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/food-supplements-p1-Canva.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/food-supplements-p1-Canva-200x85.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/food-supplements-p1-Canva-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/food-supplements-p1-Canva-600x256.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/food-supplements-p1-Canva-800x341.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/food-supplements-p1-Canva.png 820w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/food_supplements_a_way_forward/">Food supplements in the Union market – a way forward</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-02T11:18:23+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM welcomes the interest of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the European food supplement regulatory framework. EHPM would like to highlight </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/food_supplements_a_way_forward/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Food supplements in the Union market – a way forward</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-02T11:18:23+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1855" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1855 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/novel-food-workshop-2021-followup/" aria-label"EHPM workshop on the Novel Food Regulation: follow up"> <img width="820" height="350" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EHPM-workshop-on-novel-food_speakers-banner-p2.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EHPM-workshop-on-novel-food_speakers-banner-p2-200x85.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EHPM-workshop-on-novel-food_speakers-banner-p2-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EHPM-workshop-on-novel-food_speakers-banner-p2-600x256.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EHPM-workshop-on-novel-food_speakers-banner-p2-800x341.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EHPM-workshop-on-novel-food_speakers-banner-p2.png 820w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/novel-food-workshop-2021-followup/">EHPM workshop on the Novel Food Regulation: follow up</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-02T12:41:57+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> On 1 July 2021, EHPM hosted its online Workshop on the Novel Food Regulation in Practice: Pitfalls and Perspectives for Businesses and Consumers. The outstanding line-up of speakers </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/novel-food-workshop-2021-followup/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM workshop on the Novel Food Regulation: follow up</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-02T12:41:57+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1725" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1725 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow"> <ul class="slides"> <li> <div class="fusion-image-wrapper" aria-haspopup="true"> <a href="https://ehpm.org/news/we-fight-for-natural-health/" aria-label"We fight for Natural Health"> <img width="820" height="350" src="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ehpm-campaign-banner-p1.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ehpm-campaign-banner-p1-200x85.png 200w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ehpm-campaign-banner-p1-400x171.png 400w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ehpm-campaign-banner-p1-600x256.png 600w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ehpm-campaign-banner-p1-800x341.png 800w, https://ehpm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ehpm-campaign-banner-p1.png 820w" sizes="(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 712px) 575px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, " /> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/we-fight-for-natural-health/">We fight for Natural Health</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-02T12:47:54+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> We fight for Natural Health Defend the use of Aloe and other plants in food supplements EHPM, the voice of the Food Supplement sector, has decided to </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/we-fight-for-natural-health/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">We fight for Natural Health</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-12-02T12:47:54+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1678" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1678 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/probiotic-denmark/">Denmark to allow the use of the term “probiotic” for food supplements</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-05-12T11:08:49+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM welcomes the decision of the Danish Authorities to allow the term "probiotic" as a mandatory category designation for food supplements The Danish Authorities published on the </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/probiotic-denmark/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Denmark to allow the use of the term “probiotic” for food supplements</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/c-rizzo/" title="Posts by Cataldo Enrico Rizzo" rel="author">Cataldo Enrico Rizzo</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-05-12T11:08:49+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1603" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1603 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/the-ehpm-2020-annual-report-is-out/">The EHPM 2020 Annual Report is out!</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-03-10T19:01:57+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM published the first of its kind EHPM Annual Report. It includes a complete overview on EHPM 2020 activities and achievements and its priorities for 2021. During the </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/the-ehpm-2020-annual-report-is-out/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">The EHPM 2020 Annual Report is out!</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-03-10T19:01:57+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1589" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1589 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2021-general-assembly/">EHPM 2021 General Assembly</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-03-01T15:55:16+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> On the 25th of February 2021, EHPM held its General Assembly for the first time in a hybrid form: physical and virtual. As in every EHPM General </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-2021-general-assembly/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM 2021 General Assembly</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2021-03-01T15:55:16+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-1" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-1 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/hi-europe-presentations-2018/">HI Europe Presentations 2018</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T11:50:32+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> The EHPM Team gave two presentations on Day 1 of the HiEurope Conference in Frankfurt during the Supplements Spotlight free event. The first presentation, given by Director General, Patrick </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/hi-europe-presentations-2018/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">HI Europe Presentations 2018</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T11:50:32+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-457" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-457 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/discussing-regulation-at-hi-europe-stand-8k30/">Discussing Regulation at HI Europe: Stand 8K30</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T11:55:05+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> The EHPM Team will attend the HI Europe Conference in Frankfurt from 27-29 November. Located at stand 8K30, the team are happy to answer any regulatory questions you may have </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/discussing-regulation-at-hi-europe-stand-8k30/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">Discussing Regulation at HI Europe: Stand 8K30</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T11:55:05+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-462" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-462 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-interview-on-nutraingredients/">EHPM interview on Nutraingredients: The Health Claims Conundrum</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T11:58:18+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM Director General was interviewed by Nutraingredients Europe and as a result an article has been published entitled The Health Claims Conundrum: EHPM Laments 'Lack of Dialogue' Between </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-interview-on-nutraingredients/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM interview on Nutraingredients: The Health Claims Conundrum</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T11:58:18+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-465" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-465 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-chairperson/">EHPM Chairperson speaks at CNIC, Shanghai, 2018</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:02:11+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM Chairperson, Michel Horn travelled to Shanghai on Thursday the 25th of October where he gave a talk on Best Practices in Quality Management for Food Supplements in </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-chairperson/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM Chairperson speaks at CNIC, Shanghai, 2018</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:02:11+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-468" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-468 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-statement-on-refit/">EHPM Statement on REFIT of General Food Law</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:04:36+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM has noted that it is currently looking unlikely that there will be an agreement on the REFIT of General Food Law in the current Parliament. We </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-statement-on-refit/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM Statement on REFIT of General Food Law</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:04:36+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-471" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-471 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/hi-blog-eu-regulatory/">HI Blog: EU Regulatory Barriers to Innovation</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:08:30+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> In advance of EHPM's attendance at the Health Innovation Conference 27-29 November in Frankfurt, EHPM have written a blog focused on the EU regulatory barriers affecting innovation </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/hi-blog-eu-regulatory/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">HI Blog: EU Regulatory Barriers to Innovation</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:08:30+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-474" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-474 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/general-food-law-review/">General Food Law Review: European Parliament Debates</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:13:59+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> The European Parliament's committees are currently busy discussing the Commission proposal for a revision of the general food law regulation.German MEP Renate Sommer is responsible for steering the proposal through </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/general-food-law-review/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">General Food Law Review: European Parliament Debates</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:13:59+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-479" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-479 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/hi-europe-interview/">HI Europe Interview with EHPM Communications Advisor</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:17:40+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM will attend the Health Ingredients (HI) Europe event from 27-29 of November in Frankfurt. EHPM will have a stand at the event and three members will present including </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/hi-europe-interview/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">HI Europe Interview with EHPM Communications Advisor</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:17:40+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-482" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-482 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-summer-downtime/">EHPM Summer Downtime</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:46:27+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> The EHPM team will be on holidays from the 1st August to the 23rd August inclusive to coincide with the Brussels recess, however calls will be forwarded </p><div class="rm-link"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-summer-downtime/">Read more ></a></div> </div> </div> <span class="entry-title rich-snippet-hidden">EHPM Summer Downtime</span><span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T12:46:27+02:00</span> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-485" class="fusion-post-grid post fusion-clearfix post-485 type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news tag-press-releases category-single-3"> <div class="fusion-post-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content-wrapper"> <div class="fusion-post-content post-content"> <h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title"><a href="https://ehpm.org/news/ehpm-members-meeting-2018/">EHPM Members’ Meeting, 2018</a></h2> <span class="vcard rich-snippet-hidden"><span class="fn"><a href="https://ehpm.org/author/admin/" title="Posts by admin" rel="author">admin</a></span></span><span class="updated rich-snippet-hidden">2020-02-24T13:07:30+02:00</span> <div class="fusion-post-content-container"> <p> EHPM held their 2018 Members' Meeting in Budapest, Hungary on Thursday 5 July. 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This full-day event facilitated productive exchanges and engagement with EHPM members and key partners.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Setting the Scene<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-2681 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM-24jun-art-pic1-300x222.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The day began with a detailed market data overview of the food supplement sector in Europe, presented by Ken Langenakens from IQVIA. This presentation set the tone for the discussions, highlighting the sector's current status and future potential.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>MEP Pascal Arimont's Keynote<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-2687 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM-24jun-art-pic2-182x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">A significant highlight of the event was the keynote speech by MEP Pascal Arimont, recently re-elected to the European Parliament. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Arimont emphasised the crucial role of the European food supplements sector, which predominantly consists of responsible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that contribute to employment and the EU economy.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Arimont stressed the necessity of addressing the regulatory challenges facing the sector in the upcoming EU mandate, such as the \u2018on-hold\u2019 botanical health claims and the setting of maximum levels for vitamins and minerals, to ensure a level playing field for economic operators while enabling innovation.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Panel discussion: The upcoming EU mandate: Priorities, Regulatory Challenges for the food supplement sector in Europe<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"wp-image-2686 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM-24jun-art-pic3-300x229.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Following Arimont's address, Catherine Feore from Euractiv moderated a panel discussion on the future of the food supplements sector. The panel featured representatives from various stakeholders, including Antonio De Carluccio from Consumers' Safe Food Advocacy Europe, and industry representatives Saskia Geurts from NPN, Valerie Vercammen from Be-sup, and Livia Menichetti from EHPM.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2685 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM-24jun-art-pic4-300x229.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" \/>Livia Menichetti, Director-General of EHPM, provided an overview of the EHPM Manifesto 2024-2029. She elaborated on the manifesto's six policy asks, such as EHPM's graded approach to the 'on-hold' botanical health claims, the EHPM model for setting maximum levels for vitamins and minerals, and the EHPM probiotics paper. Menichetti also highlighted other tools EHPM has developed to help companies enhance their standards and procedures, including the third edition of the EHPM Quality Guide, the EHPM Nutrivigilance Paper, and the EHPM Probiotics Guidelines.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-2684 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM-24jun-art-pic5-300x229.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" \/>Antonio De Carluccio and the other panellists exchanged views on the necessity of policies that inform and empower consumers to make informed decisions about health, food and nutrition. This represents a crucial meeting point between consumers and industry representatives. The EHPM manifesto, in fact, calls for guiding principles to ensure that upcoming EU policy initiatives contribute to public health goals, empower consumers, and unlock the potential of the European food supplement sector.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saskia Geurts, NPN Director, highlighted the challenges posed by the so-called 'influencer economy' and presented a promising self-regulatory approach already tested by NPN and other stakeholders in the Netherlands. Valerie Vercammen, Be-sup Managing Director, brought the point of view of Belgian operators and also addressed one of the hottest topics, namely the European Commission's restrictive approach to the use of the term 'probiotics' and the possible solid and practical ways forward.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Launch of EHPM Probiotics Guidelines<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-2645 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM_probiotics_guidelines-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/>The event continued with the launch of the <em>\u2018EHPM Probiotics Guidelines\u2019<\/em> and of the <em>\u2018EHPM Position Paper for a harmonised EU approach to the use of the term probiotics\u2019<\/em>.<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <em>\u2018EHPM probiotics guidelines\u2019<\/em>, presented by Laura Jost (LHS), aims to define guidelines for a practical, reliable and safe use of probiotics in food supplements. They provide recommendations on what constitutes probiotic microorganisms: strain characterisation, safety, viability, manufacturing practices and labelling of food supplements containing probiotics.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2647 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM_probiotics_paper-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/>The <em>\u2018EHPM Position Paper for a harmonised EU approach to the use of the term probiotics\u2019<\/em>, presented by Valerie Vercammen (Be-sup), argues EHPM policy ask to adopt the \u2018category approach\u2019 to the use of the term probiotics and is meant to be a visual and practical public affairs tool for EHPM and its members towards European and National Authorities.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both documents are result of three years of work of the EHPM Working Group on Probiotics, which gathers experts from the food supplements sector to proactively develop balanced and practical proposals to create a labelling environment that consumers can trust, allowing them to make informed choices about the products they purchase and consume.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information on the two probiotics documents is available <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/news\/24jul-ehpm-probiotics-guidelines-position-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Partners\u2019 and members\u2019 contributions<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The event continued with presentations and exchanges with Simon Pettman and Cynthia Rousselot from the International Alliance of Dietary\/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA), who presented the IADSA guidelines on influencers and marketing, offering valuable insights for the industry. They were followed by Nicola Scocchi and Luke Richer from Fourtold, who presented the results and possible scenarios after the European elections in June 2024. In this context, EHPM Director General Livia Menichetti presented EHPM Public Affairs Strategy: Strategic actions for immediate engagement with new European Parliament and European Commission. Finally, the Annual General Meeting was closed, as is tradition, by presentations from EHPM members. On this occasion, Martin Last, HFMA Director General, gave an update on the UK and Sukhbinder Gill, IHTA new Secretary General, presented his mandate.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>EHPM 2024-2029 Manifesto<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-2674 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/article-pic6-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/>The <em>fil rouge<\/em> of the event was the <em>'EHPM 2024-2029 Manifesto: Together for healthy citizens and a prosperous economy in the EU'<\/em>. The manifesto is a comprehensive call to action aimed at the European Union. It urges the EU to recognize food supplements as essential allies for European citizens' health and to promote policies that empower consumers and facilitate the growth of the food supplement sector.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The manifesto outlines six specific policy asks, including promoting a fair, practical, and scientifically sound model for setting maximum levels for vitamins and minerals; creating legal certainty on what constitutes a novel food; and making proportionate risk management decisions under Article 8 of Regulation 1925\/2006.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">More information on the Manifesto is available <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/news\/ehpm-manifesto-2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The EHPM Annual Members' Meeting was a significant step towards addressing the regulatory challenges faced by the European food supplement sector. The event underscored the sector's importance to the EU economy and public health, and the EHPM Manifesto 2024-2029 laid out a clear path forward. By promoting cooperation between institutions and stakeholders, EHPM aims to support the creation a healthier and more prosperous Europe.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2700 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/EHPM-24jun-art-pic7-1024x580.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" \/>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">As the EU prepares for the next mandate, it is crucial to recognize the vital role of food supplements in supporting citizens' health and well-being. Empowering consumers with accurate information and ensuring a fair regulatory framework will enable the continued growth of the European food supplement sector, benefiting both the economy and public health.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM launched its nutrivigilance guidelines","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius_top_left=\"\" border_radius_top_right=\"\" border_radius_bottom_right=\"\" border_radius_bottom_left=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" box_shadow_vertical=\"\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>On Thursday 29 February 2024, the EHPM hosted the launch event of its <em>guidelines for food supplement companies on the management of adverse event reports<\/em>. EHPM Chairperson Antonino Santoro presented the EHPM guidelines and representatives from two national authorities, Belgium and Italy, presented their respective post-market vigilance systems. Their presentations were followed by the practical experiences of two EHPM members. The event concluded with an exchange of views and a networking lunch.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>EHPM guidelines for food supplement companies on the management of adverse event reports<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSafety, high-quality standards, consumer information and transparency are the key priorities of EHPM, which strongly advocates for an improved regulatory environment and aligns its values with those of national and European authorities. In the current regulatory context, Food Business Operators (FBOs) bear the responsibility for the safety of food supplements, requiring the use of safe ingredients, adherence to high safety and hygiene standards, and accurate labeling. EHPM also supports the implementation of a post-market vigilance system to collect and assess adverse events related to food supplements.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EHPM-Guidelines-on-vigilance-for-food-supplements-v02_compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-2605 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EHPM-nutrivigilance-guidelines-cover-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Recently, national and European authorities have highlighted the lack of post-market surveillance for food supplements, which has lead to concerns about their safety and skepticism from authorities. In the meantime, some Member States have initiated national vigilance systems, but there is no official harmonized EU-level system for food supplements. EHPM, in response, has developed non-mandatory self-regulatory guidelines to establish a robust food supplement vigilance system. These guidelines are intended for all FBOs in the EU market, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. They serve as a practical tool for FBOs to further enhance the safety of their products by assisting them in developing and implementing effective internal vigilance systems for handling reports in a logical and comprehensive manner.\r\n\r\n.\r\n\r\nThe <em>EHPM guidelines for food supplement companies on the management of adverse event reports<\/em> are available <a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EHPM-Guidelines-on-vigilance-for-food-supplements-v02_compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\n.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>29 February 2024: Launch event<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOn Thursday, 29th February, EHPM hosted the official launch event of the EHPM guidelines at the exclusive Le Louise Mgallery Hotel Collection in Brussels. This marked a significant milestone in EHPM's proactive approach to fostering a structured and transparent exchange between decision-makers, industry representatives, and stakeholders on crucial topics. During this event, National Authorities and companies shared their experiences and perspectives, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue on post-market vigilance systems for food supplements.\r\n\r\nLivia Menichetti, EHPM Director General, opened the event, setting the scene and introducing the speakers. EHPM Chairperson Antonino Santoro then presented the EHPM guidelines in detail. Honoured speakers from the Belgian <em>DGAPF \/ SPF Sant\u00e9 publique, S\u00e9curit\u00e9 de la Cha\u00eene alimentaire et Environnement<\/em>, and the Italian <em>Istituto Superiore di Sanit\u00e0<\/em>, presented their respective national systems. Following the authorities' interventions, two speakers from EHPM members with extensive experience in managing nutrivigilance systems shared insights. These industry representatives illustrated how such systems are practically managed and their role in supporting quality assurance and in enhancing reputation of the company and of the sector as whole.\r\n\r\nThese gatherings, facilitating fruitful dialogues and exchanges of ideas between decision-makers, authorities and the industry, are a crucial aspect of EHPM's public affairs strategy, with more to follow in the coming future.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>To see more:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nThe <strong>agenda<\/strong> of the event is available <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EHPM_Event_20240229_Nutrivigilance_AGENDA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe <strong>photos<\/strong> of the event are accessible <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/jeanyveslimet.zenfolio.com\/p340729559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Read the EHPM Annual Report 2023!","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>EHPM has proudly unveiled its Annual Report 2023, offering a comprehensive insight into the organisation's key activities and accomplishments throughout the year, as well as the public affairs strategy for 2024.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDirector General Livia Menichetti introduced the report during the EHPM 2024 General Assembly in Brussels on Wednesday, 28 February 2023. This marks the fourth edition of the report, providing a detailed overview of the achievements from the previous year, coupled with a preview of EHPM's public affairs strategy for 2024.\r\n\r\nIn the upcoming year, EHPM remains dedicated to proactively tackling European regulatory challenges. Through the presentation of concrete and sound proposals, the organisation aims to enhance the perception of the vital role that food supplements can play in improving the lives of citizens. Furthermore, EHPM seeks to positively influence the decision-making process at the European level.\r\n\r\nThe EHPM Annual Report 2023 is available for download below, allowing you to delve into the impactful journey of EHPM over the past year.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/ehpm-2024-annual-report-2023-print-v01-compressed\/\"><strong>EHPM Annual Report 2023<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n "}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM Conference on Quality and Safety in Food Supplements: from Farm to Fork","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius_top_left=\"\" border_radius_top_right=\"\" border_radius_bottom_right=\"\" border_radius_bottom_left=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" box_shadow_vertical=\"\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>On 20 April 2023, the EHPM Conference on Quality and Safety in Food Supplements brought together European and National Authorities, industry experts and EU stakeholders, to discuss the food supplement sector\u2019s best practice to provide safe and high-quality products and implement industry proactive proposals to ensure the highest standards.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) launched the third edition of its <a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/ehpm-standards\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Quality Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for food supplements, during its Conference on \u201cQuality and Safety in Food Supplements: from Farm to Fork\u201d, held in the Sofitel Brussels Europe on April 20, 2023.\r\n\r\n\u201c<em>The EHPM Quality Guide is a comprehensive tool, which was developed by EHPM technical experts from the industry and provides food business operators (FBOs) with the necessary guidelines for guaranteeing high-quality and safety standards from the beginning of production to the post-market stage, as well as ensuring the satisfaction of the increasing number of European citizens who rely on food supplements to help maintain a balanced diet and reach their optimal nutritional status, while reducing the risk factor of certain nutrition-related diseases<\/em>,\u201d explained <strong>Martin Last (HFMA)<\/strong> when launching the third edition of the Guide with <strong>Jonathan Griffith (IHTA)<\/strong>, Chairs of the EHPM Working Groups that developed the document.\r\n\r\nIn fact, as shown by <strong>Thomas Lochot from IQVIA<\/strong> at the opening of the conference, an increasing number of European citizens rely on food supplements to meet their daily nutritional needs.\r\n\r\nAs such, \u201c<em>the food supplement sector is composed of companies committed to placing safe, truthful, and high-quality products on the European market, while making sure that they comply with high-quality and safety standards, as well as national and European legal requirements<\/em>\u201d, emphasised <strong>Livia Menichetti, EHPM Director General<\/strong>\u00a0(in the picture below).\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2448 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-04-20-EHPM-3602-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe EHPM Conference highlighted the food supplement sector\u2019s dedication to providing consumers with safe and high-quality products in Europe, as well as its efforts to develop and implement tools and proactive proposals to guarantee the highest standards throughout the development, production, marketing and post-marketing process. With this spirit, EHPM welcomed the suggestions from <strong>Fr\u00e9derique Henderickx from Normec Foodcare<\/strong>, on how to continuously improve the EHPM Quality Guide which she described as a \u201ctop level\u201d tool to frame \u201c<em>how to do the right thing and the things right<\/em>\u201d.\r\n\r\nThese were the main drivers for the organisation of this conference, together with EHPM\u2019s commitment to fostering a constructive and transparent dialogue between industry representatives, European and National regulators and stakeholders, in order to address the challenges that the sector is facing and to cooperate towards the full functioning of the internal market and continuing to ensure consumer safety and choice.\r\n\r\nIn fact, the event featured several exchanges between the representatives of the European Commission, the industry and stakeholders in the audience, as highlighted by <strong>Ms Menichetti<\/strong>: \u201c<em>By bringing together various actors involved in the food supplement sector, we can foster meaningful interactions and drive progress towards common objectives. We are glad to have witnessed such active engagement from our attendees throughout the conference, as well as the level of interaction between the European Commission, national auditors, the industry and EU stakeholders<\/em>.\u201d\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2455 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-04-20-EHPM-3977-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe event hosted representatives of the <strong>European Commission from the two Units responsible for food supplements (DG SANTE\u00a0A.1) and Novel Foods (DG SANTE E.2)<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nThe representative of <strong>DG SANTE\u00a0A.1<\/strong> offered a broader perspective towards better harmonisation for the European framework for food supplements, outlining the current work regarding the setting of maximum and minimum levels for vitamins and minerals. She highlighted the importance of such events enabling a direct dialogue between all involved actors and allowing the European Commission to hear industry\u2019s expectations. She also highlighted the importance of engaging in the discussions with an approach open to compromise.\r\n\r\nThe representatives of <strong>DG SANTE E.2<\/strong> provided the participants with an informative and insightful presentation on one of the hot topics of the food supplement sector: novel foods. They went through the authorisation processes for novel foods and presented the new platform of the Novel Food Catalogue, to be officially launched in the coming months. They also listened to the difficulties and proactive proposals of the sector concerning novel foods.\r\n\r\nMoreover, other EHPM initiatives were presented during the Conference. On the one hand, as part of EHPM efforts to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality for food supplements from the production process to the post-market stage, <strong>EHPM Chair Antonino Santoro<\/strong> presented the approach of the Federation regarding post-marketing vigilance. This includes two essential initiatives: a Pilot Vigilance Project in the context of the ongoing scrutiny period for red yeast rice and the ongoing work on the definition of post-marketing vigilance guidelines for all food supplements.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, <strong>Magdalini Selanikli (SESDI)<\/strong>, Chair of the EHPM Task Force on Novel Foods, stressed how \u201c<em>retrospective classification of foods which are not novel as novel undermines legal certainty of what constitutes \u2018novel food\u2019 or not, undermines the trust of the industry to the law, as well as how this may impact on the confidence of consumers that food is safe<\/em>\u201d. She also presented the objective and ongoing work of the Task Force and reaffirmed EHPM\u2019s commitment to engaging with all parties and finding practical solutions to this challenging topic.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-2453 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-04-EHPM-4116-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"566\" \/>\r\n\r\nFinally, the conference concluded with a dynamic and engaging round-table discussion, where <strong>Claire Guignier from the French Food Supplement Association \u201cSynadiet\u201d<\/strong> moderated the interactions between <strong>DG SANTE\u00a0E.2<\/strong> and the food supplements industry, represented by <strong>Antonino Santoro (EHPM), Magdalini Selanikli (SESDI), and Nicolas Cappelaere (Laboratoires INELDEA\/Synadiet)<\/strong>. This discussion enabled attendees to gain more insights into the challenges faced by the industry and the efforts being made to ensure the safety and quality of food supplements for consumers.\r\n\r\n\u201c<em>As EHPM, we support high-quality and safety standards, post-marketing vigilance and fostering transparent communication. These are key pillars of our efforts and commitments to guarantee consumers\u2019 protection, but also help reduce the scepticism towards the food supplement sector. We believe that working collaboratively and consolidating a constructive dialogue with European and National Authorities is crucial in finding concrete solutions to the challenges faced by our industry<\/em>,\u201d concluded <strong>EHPM Chair Antonino Santoro<\/strong> during the round-table discussion.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>To see more:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nThe <strong>programme<\/strong> of the event with the biographies of the speakers is accessible <a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/EHPM-Conference-2023-booklet.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>photos<\/strong> of the event are accessible <a href=\"https:\/\/jeanyveslimet.zenfolio.com\/p347848669\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>after movie<\/strong> of the event is accessible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZJmavJ0ZylA\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"The EHPM Annual Report 2022 is out!","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<h2><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">EHPM launched its Annual Report 2022, which includes a comprehensive overview of EHPM 2022 main activities and achievements, as well as the public affairs strategy for 2023.<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nDuring the EHPM 2023 General Assembly held in Brussels on Wednesday 22 February 2022, Director General Livia Menichetti launched the EHPM Annual Report 2022.\u00a0This Report is the 3rd of its kind and comprises a complete overview of last year's achievements, while also outlining EHPM's holistic public affairs strategy for 2023.\r\n\r\nIn 2023, EHPM will continue reaffirming its commitment to proactively address the European regulatory challenges through concrete and legally-fit proposals, in order to improve the perception of the role that food supplements can play in the betterment of citizens\u2019 lives, but also to positively influence the European decision-making process.\r\n\r\nThe EHPM Annual Report 2022 has been sent to Members via email and is available for download here below.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/EHPM-Annual-Report-2022.pdf\"><strong>EHPM Annual Report 2022<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n "}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM Brainstorming on Novel Foods","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<h2><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">On 23 February 2023, EHPM held a dynamic Brainstorming Session on Novel Foods in Brussels with the Members of the EHPM Task Force on Novel Foods, with the objective to address the novel food issues faced by the food supplement industry.<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nOn the day following the EHPM General Assembly 2023, the EHPM Secretariat organised a Brainstorming Session on Novel Foods in Brussels with the Members of its Task Force on Novel Foods. The session was introduced by EHPM Director General <strong>Livia Menichetti<\/strong> and the Chair of the EHPM Task Force <strong>Magdalini Selanikli<\/strong> (SESDI).\r\n\r\nEHPM Members could hear the following insightful presentations:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\u201c<em>Key legal issues with Novel Food facing the industry<\/em>\u201d: by <strong>Tobias Peschel<\/strong>, BDIH Legal Advisor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\u201c<em>Article 4 of the Novel Food Regulation : what is needed to demonstrate the history of consumption?<\/em>\u201d by <strong>Je\u0301ro\u0302me Le Bloch<\/strong>, Head of Scientific Department at Nutraveris.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\u201c<em>The Change in National Approaches: the Belgian case example<\/em>\u201d by <strong>Valerie Vercammen<\/strong>, Vice-Chair of the EHPM Task Force.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAfter the presentations, a brainstorming exercise was organised in two groups. EHPM Members actively engaged in the exercise and shared\u00a0many pragmatic and\u00a0original ideas to address current issues faced by the food supplement\u00a0sector. These ideas will be further developed in the next meeting of the EHPM Task Force on Novel Foods.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2424 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"477\" \/>\r\n\r\n "}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM 2023 General Assembly in Brussels","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<h2><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The EHPM 2023 General Assembly (GA) took place in the Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery on Wednesday 22 February. This was the first GA organised in presence since the beginning of the pandemic.<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nOn Wednesday 22 February 2023, the EHPM 2023 General Assembly was held in the Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery. It was great welcoming and meeting EHPM Members in presence for the first physical GA organised since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nThis was a perfect occasion for Director General Livia Menichetti to present last year's main achievements and activities with the launch of the <strong>EHPM Annual Report 2022<\/strong>, but also to outline <strong>EHPM's holistic public affairs strategy for 2023<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\"<em>In the year ahead, we will concentrate our efforts to further promote the\u00a0quality\u00a0and\u00a0safety\u00a0of\u00a0food supplements\u00a0in the EU and to improve the perception of the role that supplements can play in the betterment of citizens\u2019 lives. Quality and Safety are indeed closely interlinked and our sector makes sure that these aspects are present from the beginning of the production to the post-market stage. In this regard, EHPM developed various useful tools and initiatives for the industry, such as our Quality Guide and the recently-launched vigilance pilot project on Red Yeast Rice.<\/em>\" - <strong>DG Livia Menichetti<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2411 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"477\" \/>\r\n\r\nMoreover, the Chairs of the EHPM Working Groups (Botanicals, Regulatory & Quality, Probiotics) and of the Task Forces (Red Yeast Rice and Novel Foods)\u00a0summarised the achievements and priorities of their respective groups.\r\n\r\nThis GA was also a statutory meeting, during which the 2022 Financial Report and 2023 Budget were presented and formally approved by the GA. Besides, the <strong>EHPM Board Members were re-elected for another 2-year term, with Antonino Santoro confirmed as Chair<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\"<em>I am delighted to be confirmed as chair of EHPM and I thank all our Members for their trust. I am proud to continue representing the European Federation that promotes the important role of\u00a0food supplements\u00a0in the betterment of consumers health. Our Association is well managed by its Secretariat and can count on the precious work and contributions of our Member Associations & Companies and the technical expertise of the EHPM Working Groups' and Task Forces' Members. Together, our voice is stronger!<\/em>\" - <strong>EHPM Chair Antonino Santoro\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2410 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"847\" height=\"477\" \/>\r\n\r\nEHPM Board Members from left to right:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Bartosz Demianiuk<\/strong> (KRSiO, Poland)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Michel Horn<\/strong> (Be-Sup, Belgium) as Vice-Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Martin Last<\/strong> (HFMA, UK) as Vice-Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Antonino Santoro<\/strong> (Integratori & Salute, Italy) as Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Nicolas Cappelaere<\/strong> (Synadiet, France) as Vice-Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Magdalini Selanikli<\/strong> (SESDI, Greece) as Vice-Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Bolke Koster<\/strong> (NPN, Netherlands) as Treasurer<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Harald Dittmar<\/strong> (BDIH, Germany)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Jonathan Griffith<\/strong> (IHTA, Ireland)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFinally, as every year, EHPM Members also had the possibility to present examples of best practice from the industry or particular projects or initiatives. Attendees could hear insightful presentations from ABOCA, HFMA, Be-Sup, Integratori & Salute, SESDI and Synadiet.\r\n\r\nEHPM is delighted to have welcomed its Members in Brussels and is looking forward to future events. The next one will be the <strong>EHPM Conference on Quality & Safety in Food Supplements: from Farm to Fork in Brussels on 20 April 2023<\/strong>. Stay tuned!\r\n\r\n "}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Read EHPM Contribution to Belgian TRIS Notification on Royal Plant Decree","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nOn 29 July 2022, the Belgian Authorities submitted a TRIS notification regarding the amendment of the <em>Belgian Royal Decree of 31 August 2021 on the production of and trade in foodstuffs composed of or containing plants or plant preparations<\/em>. The standstill period to provide feedback has been extended until 30 January 2023. The TRIS Notification 2022\/532\/B is accessible <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/tris\/en\/search\/?trisaction=search.detail&year=2022&num=532\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe notified Belgian decree foresees the removal of several plants from the list of authorised plants in foodstuffs in Belgium due to their alleged novel food status in accordance with the Novel Foods Regulation (EU) 2015\/2283. Specifically, 39 plants and parts of plants with a long history of safe use based on tradition would be removed from the approved list in Belgium.\r\n\r\nIt is worth recalling that originally the Belgian Authorities contested the novel food status of 55 plants and parts of plants. BE-SUP, EHPM and its Members have been working on this dossier for a long time, and have provided data on the history of use of several of these plants or parts of plants contributing to shorten the number of plants and parts of plants whose non-novel status is at risk from 55 to 39.\r\n\r\nOn 25 October 2022, EHPM submitted a contribution on the TRIS portal, highlighting among others that the concerned plants and parts of plants have a long history of safe use in food supplements.\r\n\r\nRead more by downloading the EHPM contribution <a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EHPM-Contribution-TRIS-Notification-2022.532.Belgium.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Read EHPM Contribution to Swedish TRIS Notification on Maximum Levels for Vitamin D and 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box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nOn the 6th of September 2022, EHPM submitted a strong and fact-based contribution to the Swedish Authorities' <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/tris\/en\/search\/?trisaction=search.detail&year=2022&num=395\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>TRIS notification<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0concerning their draft measure amending the <em>Swedish Food Agency's regulations (LIVSFS 2003: 9) on dietary supplements Dnr 2018\/02027 <\/em>with regard to maximum levels for vitamin D and iodine.\r\n\r\nWith this draft regulation, the Swedish Authorities propose that the recommended daily dose of a food supplement placed on the market in Sweden must not contain levels of:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>vitamin D exceeding 80 \u03bcg; or<\/li>\r\n \t<li>iodine exceeding 200 \u03bcg.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBoth levels are lower than the MPLs proposed by the EHPM Model and than the ULs recommended by EFSA.\r\n\r\nWith the help of its Members, EHPM submitted a strong and fact-based contribution to the TRIS notification, highlighting that:\r\n\"<em>The maximum permitted levels proposed in the notified measure of the Swedish Authorities are not established in a way referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2002\/46, as they do not reflect the generally accepted scientific data. Moreover, a procedure is lacking to apply for placing on the market products containing amounts exceeding these levels. Therefore, it forms an unacceptable barrier to trade in the internal market.<\/em>\"\r\n\r\nRead more by downloading the EHPM contribution <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EHPM-Contribution-TRIS-Notification-2022.395.Sweden-VitD-iodine.pdf\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Celebrating 20 years of the Food Supplements Directive","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" 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animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>2022 marks the 20th\u00a0anniversary of the Food Supplements Directive, the cornerstone of the European regulatory framework for food supplements in Europe.\u00a0\u201c<em>This game-changing directive is a successful example of a bottom-up approach to decision making, whose development was possible thanks to a frank dialogue between authorities, institutions, experts from the sector and European stakeholders including the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM)<\/em>\u201d, said EHPM Director General, Livia Menichetti.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo celebrate such important landmark, EHPM organised a high-level event \"Celebrating 20 years of the Food Supplements Directive\" in the European Parliament on 14 June 2022, gathering representatives of the European and National Institutions, of consumers and industry.\r\n\r\nThe event was hosted by MEPs from the Parliament\u2019s industry (ITRE) and environment, public health and food safety (ENVI) Committees. MEP Pascal Arimont (Belgium, EPP) described the Food Supplements Directive as a game changer: \u201c<em>This Directive laid the foundation for food supplements in Europe. It recognised the role of supplements for optimal nutrition and was the result of a constructive dialogue between European and national policymakers and stakeholders. As a result, European citizens benefited from better consumer protection due to better control of the sector<\/em>.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201c<em>Europe's population is getting older and there is a rise in non-communicable and chronic diseases which are often diet-related. This threatens our health-care systems<\/em>\u201d, said Italian MEP Alessandra Moretti (S&D) who highlighted the value and use of supplements for consumers\u2019 health.\u00a0\u201c<em>With busy lifestyles, it\u2019s harder to have access to nutrient-rich foods, this is why food supplements are considered to be an important tool in combination with a healthy lifestyle and diet to achieve an optimal nutritional status<\/em>\u201d.\r\n\r\nMEP Simona Bonaf\u00e8 (Italy, S&D) called for a tailored approach to the safety assessment of botanicals and other ingredients with a nutritional and physiological effect, as well as for providing consumers with accurate and helpful information about the nutritional value and use of food supplements:\u00a0\u201c<em>Citizens in the EU enjoy a high level of food safety standards, our food system is recognised as one of the best in the world. EU citizens need to have proper information<\/em>\u201d. She called on the European Commission to work with national regulators, consumers and the industry to improve food supplement information available for consumers.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2273\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-2022-06-14-parliament-9012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" \/>\r\n\r\n<em>From left to right: EHPM Chair Antonino Santoro and MEPs Pascal Arimont, Alessandra Moretti and Simona Bonaf\u00e8.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>20 years of Food Supplements Directive: achievements & ongoing challenges<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nThe event featured two panel discussions moderated by Amalie Mersh, Euractiv journalist. The first panel focussed on the achievements of 20 years the Food Supplements Directive and the ongoing challenges for the sector.\r\n\r\nBasil Mathioudakis, former Head of the food legislation unit of DG SANCO, and EHPM Vice-Chairs Michel Horn and Magdalini Selanikli debated how, although the Food Supplements Directive bore important fruits, there is still work to do to further harmonise the European regulatory environment. For instance, the need to harmonise maximum and minimum levels of vitamins and minerals, as well as the lack of a harmonised proportionate approach to other substances with nutritional and physiological effects (i.e. botanicals and probiotics) represent important challenges to be addressed.\r\n\r\nCrucially, Basil Mathioudakis, who was instrumental in the development of the Directive, highlighted that while the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) argues that the key to good nutrition is a varied and balanced diet, most people find this difficult to achieve due to the current socio-economic reality.\r\n\r\nOvercoming these challenges will therefore require the return to the spirit that brought to the adoption of the Food Supplements Directive 20 years ago, when all parties involved, European and national regulators, as well as industry stakeholders collaborated for the greater good: guaranteeing consumers\u2019 safety and their right to choose.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2274\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-14-parliament-9605-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" \/>\r\n\r\n<em>Speakers from left to right: Antonino Santoro (EHPM), Basil Mathioudakis (former Head of the food legislation unit of DG SANCO), Livia Menichetti (EHPM), Federica Dolce (SAFE), Jonathan Griffith (IHTA), Dr Tatiana Onisei (RO Authorities), Michel Horn (Be-Sup) and Magdalini Selanikli (SESDI).<\/em>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Botanical food supplements: opportunities & challenges.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nThe second panel focussed on botanical food supplements. Dr Tatiana Onisei from the Romanian and Dr Valeria di Giorgi from the Italian Authorities, Federica Dolce from the consumers\u2019 association Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE), and Jonathan Griffith, Chair of the EHPM Botanicals Working Group, recalled how the enactment of the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (EC 1924\/2006), which sets out the rules for using health claims on foods, has been highly problematic for botanical foods and in particular for botanical food supplements.\r\n\r\nJonathan Griffith laid out the need for a new approach to the assessment of botanical health claims and outlined the EHPM graded approach to botanical health claims; one that offers a useful, honest, accurate and meaningful guide to consumers.\r\n\r\nDr Tatiana Onisei and Dr Valeria di Giorgi highlighted how National authorities and regulators are also anxious for progress in this field and they both called for action at the EU level to improve the situation, particularly when it comes to traditional remedies used over decades, sometimes centuries.\r\n\r\nFederica Dolce explained that the lack of harmonisation across EU Member States makes it difficult for consumers to make informed choices on botanical food supplements and presented SAFE\u2019s \u201c<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safefoodadvocacy.eu\/knowyourbotanicals-campaign\/\">Know Your Botanicals<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u201d campaign.\r\n\r\nThis was the first in-person EHPM event in the European Parliament since its re-opening. During the event, Livia Menichetti also presented the\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022_02_EHPM_Impact_Assessment_Food_Supplements_Directive.pdf\">EHPM impact assessment on 20 years of Food Supplements Directive<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and outlined the EHPM positive and proactive approach recalling also EHPM recent publications such as\u00a0the\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021_02_EHPM_Max_Min_Levels_for_Vit_and_Min.pdf\">EHPM Proposal for setting Maximum and Minimum Levels of Vitamins & Minerals<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EHPM_Paper_Botanical_Health_Claims.pdf\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">EHPM Graded Approach to Botanicals Health Claims<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>as well as the upcoming proposals that will be published in the coming months.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>To see more:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nThe <strong>photos<\/strong> of the event are accessible <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/jeanyveslimet.zenfolio.com\/p1038774845\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>after movie<\/strong> of the event is accessible <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VNZCXX7PcdY\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\r\n\r\nAlso read \"<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparliamentmagazine.eu\/news\/article\/how-the-food-supplements-directive-ushered-in-a-new-era-for-the-12-billion-sector\">How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the \u20ac12 billion sector<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\" published in The Parliament Magazine.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"The EHPM Annual Report 2021 is out!","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<h2><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">EHPM launched its EHPM Annual Report 2021, which includes a complete overview of EHPM 2021 activities and achievements, as well as its priorities for 2022.<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nDuring the EHPM 2022 General Assembly held on Tuesday 22 February 2022, Director General Livia Menichetti launched the EHPM Annual Report 2021. This publication includes a complete overview of EHPM 2021 activities and achievements. It also outlines the EHPM public affairs strategy and priorities for 2022.\r\n\r\nThe EHPM Annual Report 2021 has been sent to Members via email and is available for download here below.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/?attachment_id=2060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EHPM Annual Report 2021<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n "}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Read EHPM feedback on border controls for food (Vitamin D3 from sheep lanolin)","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nOn the 23rd of November 2021, EHPM submitted its contribution to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/law\/better-regulation\/have-your-say\/initiatives\/13246-Border-controls-for-food-import-conditions-and-border-controls-of-trade-samples-and-certain-composite-products_en\">feedback mechanism<\/a> on the <em>\"Draft delegated regulation on Border controls for food \u2013 import conditions and border controls of trade samples and certain composite products\"<\/em>. With this draft delegated regulation the European Commission (EC) proposes to add the CN Code for vitamin D3 to Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019\/625.\r\n\r\nIn its contribution, EHPM argued how this proposed measure would have a major impact on food business operators as well as on public health. In the conclusions,\u00a0EHPM called on the EC to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>coherently intervene on all the relevant legal acts, foreseeing transitional measures if necessary, to allow the continuation of cholesterol and vitamin D3 imports with no disruption from critical supplying third countries; and to<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>consider exceptions from border control check for shelf-stable finished products containing vitamin D3 and not to impose additional administrative burdens upon manufacturers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nRead more by downloading the EHPM contribution enclosed.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Food supplements in the Union market - a way forward","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nEHPM welcomes the interest of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the European food supplement regulatory framework.\r\n\r\nEHPM would like to highlight that the EU applies one of the highest food safety standards in the world \u2013 largely thanks to the solid set of EU legislation in place, which ensures that food should be safe for consumers. Food supplements in order to be placed on the market, need to comply with a strict set of rules on manufacturing, labeling, communication etc. These rules are thorough and define all the necessary components from product definition and scope, to contaminants and communication of health effects to consumers. At the same time the sector has adopted soft tools to reinforce quality, by adhering to the rules of the EHPM Quality Guide (eds 2007, 2014).\r\n\r\nThe European regulatory framework for food supplements is solid and efficient for guaranteeing safety, quality and efficacy.\r\n\r\nAs with all EU regulations in place, specifics areas of the Food Supplements regulations could be updated in order to optimise the legal provisions in place and contribute to the monitoring of the sector in a pan- European scale.\r\n\r\nEHPM has identified key areas of regulatory optimisation, alongside which is the lack of harmonisation in some areas of food supplement regulation. Together with national and European regulators the EHPM is working towards targeted proposals that satisfy all three major criteria, that of safety, quality and efficacy. In this framework, EHPM launched in January 2021 its proposal for the assessment of health claims on Botanical Food Supplements in the EU: the so-called \u201cGraded Approach\u201d. EHPM is also working at the third edition of its quality guide in order to take into account developments in manufacturing processes and latest best practices. At the same time, EHPM is working on a self-regulating nutrivigilance protocol that has already raised interest among many national associations and companies. Also, EHPM is updating its model on maximum levels for vitamins and minerals that will be published soon.\r\n\r\nEHPM has been engaging with European and national authorities for decades to find applicable and fair solutions to the regulatory challenges faced by the sector and affecting food business operators, in particular in the possibility to innovate and fairly compete within the EU Single Market.\r\n\r\nHowever, EHPM regrets that stakeholders representing industry \u2013 national and European associations representing the sector \u2013 and consumers\u2019 associations were not consulted ahead and were not put in the position to concretely contribute with their direct experience to the drafting of the Report presented by the Portuguese Presidency on the 23rd of June 2021. In fact, national and European associations representing the food supplement sector would have been glad to proactively and concretely contribute to this work. EHPM firmly believes that a constructive dialogue between decision-makers and stakeholders representing industry and consumers is essential in order to allow the regulatory framework to evolve.\r\n\r\nMoreover, we would like to remind the important role food supplements play in the betterment of citizens\u2019 health and the benefits that an informed usage generates.\r\n\r\nFood supplements, alongside a balanced diet and a plan of exercise, play a significant role in maintaining the normal state of homeostasis in the body. While food supplements are not meant to prevent or treat any disease, the ingredients of food supplements have science based properties which could contribute to reducing certain risk factors associated with disease, as it is the case of DHA, EPA, Folic acid, Vitamin D etc.\r\n\r\nAs such, food supplements, together with a healthy lifestyle, contribute to the improvement of citizens\u2019 health and wellbeing, and to the reduction of the financial burden of healthcare systems on Member States. The reduction of diet-related risk factors for several diseases is a sustainable option, which serves the needs of the EU population first and foremost. This is particularly important in the EU, as an increasing 20 percent of the population is aged 65+.\r\n\r\nEHPM reiterates its call to European and national authorities to engage in a constructive dialogue with stakeholders, in order to work together for the development of fair and efficient EU framework, to avoid any unilateral national initiative which would generate inequalities between companies and would jeopardise the free movement of goods in Europe. Such framework should prioritise safety, high quality standards and truthful information to consumers that will allow them to make informed choices.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM workshop on the Novel Food Regulation: follow up","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" 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filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>On 1 July 2021, EHPM hosted its online Workshop on the Novel Food Regulation in Practice: Pitfalls and Perspectives for Businesses and Consumers.\u00a0The outstanding line-up of speakers thoroughly delved into the main legal and regulatory elements of the regulation\u00a0and on the consequences \u00a0of its implementation from\u00a0FBOs' and consumers' perspectives.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n90 attendees from Food Business Operators (FBOs), National Associations, companies, EU stakeholders, but also EU institutions representatives and National Authorities could hear the insightful keynote speeches from the panelists.\u00a0Rafael Perez Berbejal (European Commission DG SANTE) delivered a speech\u00a0on the Novel Food Regulation, the background of its revision and details about its implementation, which was preceded\u00a0by a comprehensive presentation on the key legal and regulatory aspects and their implications for the food supplements market reality, by Harald Dittmar (BDIH Director & EHPM Board Member) and Tobias Peschel (BDIH Legal Advisor).\r\n\r\nThe keynote speeches were followed by a dynamic and animated round table moderated by the EHPM Director General, Livia Menichetti, during which Federica Dolce from Safe Food Advocacy Europe provided a reality check from consumers\u2019 perspective and Joris Geelen (Manager and Regulatory Expert at Food Law Consult) highlighted the major implementation issues and doubts companies face when dealing with the Novel Food Regulation.\r\n\r\nThis event was a concrete example on how EU decision-makers, stakeholders representing industry and consumers can sit around the table and discuss such critical regulatory issues.\r\n\r\nIn closing the event, EHPM\u2019s DG highlighted the need to foster such discussions and exchanges between industry, consumers and the institutions at European and national level. In fact, only through these forms of engagement and a bottom up approach, the EU regulatory framework will be able to evolve.\r\n\r\nConsumers safety, high-quality standards and truthful information to consumers that will allow informed choices are the heart of the EHPM\u2019s and its members\u2019 missions and objectives. EHPM commits to creating other opportunities of constructive exchanges.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the event, please do not hesitate to contact the EHPM Secretariat at info@ehpm.org\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"We fight for Natural Health","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We fight for Natural Health<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h3>Defend the use of Aloe and other plants in food supplements<\/h3>\r\nEHPM, the voice of the Food Supplement sector, has decided to stand up and fight for Natural Health, in the interest of both the European consumers and the businesses that serve them.\r\n<h3><strong>Why We are Acting Now<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nRecently, EU Member States approved the European Commission proposal on the Aloe and other plants in foods (SANTE\/10860\/2018rev.1). If approved by the European Parliament, this measure <strong>would prohibit the use of Aloe and, given the uncertainty of the interpretation of the other provisions, would also put at risk the use of plants as Rhubarb<\/strong>, that have physiological functions such as helping the normal bowel function, in food supplements for alleged safety reasons.\r\n\r\nIn 2017, the scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that uncertainty persists due to the lack of data. In the meantime, the Commission suggested a blanket ban based on the precautionary principle. However, additional relevant studies confirming the safety of Aloe and other plants have been published recently and the Commission did not allow more time for EFSA to evaluate them.\r\n<h3><strong>Our Goal: Give More Time to Evaluate Safety Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<strong>EHPM asks that producers get the chance to prove that their products are safe<\/strong> <strong>and that EFSA has the time to evaluate the most recent studies<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Therefore, we call upon Members of the European Parliament and citizens to sign this petition to ask the Commission to modify its measure allowing for more time to better evaluate the safety concerns regarding Aloe.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>As a Member of the European Parliament,<\/strong> you can support us by objecting against the mentioned regulation in the framework of the ENVI Committee and Plenary votes.\r\n\r\n<strong>As a consumer<\/strong>, you can support us by signing the petition and make your voice heard!\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign our petition <a href=\"http:\/\/chng.it\/XJLfMXWQg7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>!<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Join our campaign: #WeFightForNaturalHealth<\/strong><\/h1>\r\nIf the European Parliament approve the European Commission proposal on the Aloe, thousands of jobs would be lost in the EU, while thousands more will lose their jobs at production facilities around the globe. It is a measure that severely limits the use of natural substances for health and which is contrary to the principles of the European Green Deal.\r\n\r\n<strong>That is why we count on the European Parliament to act!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe hope more and more stakeholders and politicians will support us in this fight, leading to a justified position of natural health products within the total spectrum of health related products.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][fusion_images picture_size=\"fixed\" hover_type=\"none\" autoplay=\"no\" columns=\"5\" column_spacing=\"3\" scroll_items=\"\" show_nav=\"yes\" mouse_scroll=\"no\" border=\"yes\" lightbox=\"yes\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\"][fusion_image image=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WFFNH_SocialMediaCamp_16_9.jpg\" image_id=\"1431\" link=\"\" linktarget=\"_self\" alt=\"\" \/][fusion_image image=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WFFNH_SocialMediaCamp_TRANSPARENCY_16_9.jpg\" image_id=\"1435\" link=\"\" linktarget=\"_self\" alt=\"\" \/][fusion_image image=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WFFNH_SocialMediaCamp_DISCRIMINATIONS_16_9.jpg\" image_id=\"1432\" link=\"\" linktarget=\"_self\" alt=\"\" \/][fusion_image image=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WFFNH_SocialMediaCamp_INEXACTITUDES_16_9.jpg\" image_id=\"1434\" link=\"\" linktarget=\"_self\" alt=\"\" \/][fusion_image image=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WFFNH_SocialMediaCamp_GREENDEAL_16_9.jpg\" image_id=\"1433\" link=\"\" linktarget=\"_self\" alt=\"\" \/][\/fusion_images][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n<h3><strong>Our Petition (in Full)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe desire of consumers to live a healthy life and use natural products and ingredients represents a huge opportunity for society, governments and producers to offer these often well-known natural products and ingredients in a sustainable and fair way. Unfortunately, more and more natural foods, food supplements and natural ingredients are being marginalized by regulators. Every so often, this leads to a total ban on products we have been safely using for decades. In our opinion, often due to an inappropriate approach that leads to misleading conclusions!\r\n\r\nEHPM, the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers, has decided to stand up and fight for Natural Health, in the interest of both the European consumers and the businesses that serve them.\r\n\r\nRecently, EU Member States approved the European Commission proposal on the Aloe and other plants in foods (SANTE\/10860\/2018rev.1). If approved by the European Parliament, this measure <strong>would prohibit the use of Aloe and, given the uncertainty of the interpretation of the other provisions, would also put at risk the use of plants\u00a0 as Rhubarb<\/strong>, that have physiological functions such as helping the normal bowel function, in food supplements, for alleged safety reasons.\r\n<h3><strong>Why is the European Commission\u2019s approach not appropriate?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThere are <strong>EVIDENT SHORTCOMINGS<\/strong> in the scientific evaluation underlying the decision and recent relevant studies have not been taken into account, the procedure <strong>IS NOT TRANSPARENT<\/strong> and, moreover, it appears <strong>DISCRIMINATORY<\/strong> to the detriment of the food supplement sector only, as other sectors benefited from exceptions, e.g. medicines and beverages. In particular, THMPs, Traditional Herbal Medicines which base their effectiveness only on traditional use and not on scientific evidence!\r\n<h3><strong>Our Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<strong>The Commission took the decision on the basis of an <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/epdf\/10.2903\/j.efsa.2018.5090\"><strong>EFSA scientific opinion<\/strong><\/a><strong> which should have evaluated the botanical as a whole. Instead the EFSA scientific opinion:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Was based on data obtained by testing synthetic isolated substances which, among other things, contain impurities known to be toxic. <strong>That\u2019s not good scientific practice to evaluate botanicals!<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>From the toxicity data of these synthetic isolated substances, EFSA claimed the alleged danger of natural substances, without taking into account the composition of the botanical as a whole. It evaluated the toxicity of natural undefined substances by taking it for granted that an isolated artificial substance has the same toxicity as a natural substance! <strong>That\u2019s not good scientific practice to evaluate botanicals!<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Although these natural substances have always been used for human health:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The decision is only based on in vitro and in vivo data on animals, without any clinical trialling on humans. <strong>WHY HASN\u2019T THIS BEEN TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT?<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>No real cases of toxicity in humans have ever been published that justify the proportionality of the measure. <strong>WHY HASN\u2019T THIS BEEN TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT?<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>How will the Regulation be implemented?<\/strong> According to the main text of the Regulatory proposal submitted to the European Parliament for scrutiny? Or according to the official minutes of the Comitology meeting? In particular, we have the following concerns:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It is understood that the measure will apply to food supplements only. If it is the case, on which bases are certain categories excluded? <strong>BETTER TO KNOW BEFORE THE PARLIAMENT'S VOTE!<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Will it apply only to products that contain preparations of Aloe and \/ or aloe emodin, emodin and danthron (isolated and \/ or synthetic) or will it be extended to all plant preparations containing traces of these substances, such as rhubarb or senna? <strong>BETTER TO KNOW BEFORE THE PARLIAMENT'S VOTE!<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>The detention thresholds of the substances considered toxic is not reported in the text that will be voted upon by the European Parliament. Will it be equal to less than 1 part per million as written only in the official minutes of the Comitology meeting? <strong>BETTER TO KNOW BEFORE THE PARLIAMENT'S VOTE!<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>How are we going to guarantee any threshold if no official testing methods have been indicated to allow product control? <strong>BETTER TO KNOW BEFORE THE PARLIAMENT'S VOTE!<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS, TWO CERTAINTIES:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>The European Parliament will vote on the text of the Regulatory proposal, not on the official minutes of the Comitology meeting, even if these minutes include relevant aspects for the implementation of the proposal. This shows a lack of transparency and doesn\u2019t comply with the principle of good administration.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>If the Parliament approves this Regulatory proposal:<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Consumers will be deprived of the ability to choose a number of natural products that benefit their health, which have physiological effects such as helping the normal bowel function, and a long history of safe use. These products have been used for decades without any safety problem.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Consumers will have no choice but to use medicinal products when these are not needed, most of which are made with artificial substances.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It will deny the political and social commitment to move towards a new sustainable era, in accordance with the EU Green Deal. All these products come from natural, sustainable sources that have a positive impact on our organism and the environment.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It will not be an isolated case. Other foods such as fennel, green tea, etc. are already at risk.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>We fear this will be just the beginning. The way this legislation has come about has raised question marks about the inconsistent and legally questionable way the Commission has followed its own procedures. If this is the way forward, we fear that many other natural substances and plants will be treated in a similar way. One could question if in the end there would be a place for natural health in the EU at all?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Therefore, we call upon MEPs to defend Natural Health!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAs a Member of the European Parliament you can support us by objecting against the mentioned regulation in the framework of the ENVI Committee and Plenary votes. As consumer, you can support us by signing the petition on Change.org and make your voice heard!\r\n<h1><strong>WE EXPECT CLEAR ANSWERS\r\n<\/strong><strong>WE FIGHT FOR NATURAL HEALTH<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign our petition <a href=\"http:\/\/chng.it\/XJLfMXWQg7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>!<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Join our campaign: #WeFightForNaturalHealth<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n[\/fusion_text][fusion_youtube id=\"Lkl_KXmPqRo\" alignment=\"center\" width=\"\" height=\"\" autoplay=\"false\" api_params=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" css_id=\"\" \/][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Denmark to allow the use of the term \"probiotic\" for food supplements","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n<h2><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">EHPM welcomes the decision of the Danish Authorities to allow the term \"probiotic\" as a mandatory category designation for food supplements<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\r\nThe Danish Authorities published on the 11<sup>th <\/sup>of May 2021 a new guideline on labelling which authorises the use of the term \"probiotic\" on food supplements labels. The term can be used as a mandatory category designation for food supplements.\r\n\r\nImportantly, the Danish Guideline specifies that the term \"probiotics\" can currently only be used on food supplements, but not on other foods or food ingredients. For ordinary foods, such a category designation is considered as a voluntary labelling claim and a statement of \"contains probiotics\" would be subject to the rules of the Claims Regulation.\r\n\r\nLivia Menichetti, EHPM Director General, commented:\r\n<blockquote>The decision of the Danish Authorities is coherent with the approach of other EU National Authorities which recognise the term \"probiotic\" as a product category. This is in line with EHPM position and will guarantee a correct information to consumers. These are the basis on which to build the EU harmonised framework for probiotics.<\/blockquote>\r\nThe Danish Authorities' webpage is accessible <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk\/Foedevarer\/Kosttilskud\/Sider\/Kosttilskud.aspx\">here<\/a><\/strong>.\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"The EHPM 2020 Annual Report is out!","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n<h2><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">EHPM published the first of its kind EHPM Annual Report. It\u00a0includes a complete overview on EHPM 2020 activities and achievements and its priorities for 2021.<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\r\nDuring <a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/news\/ehpm-2021-general-assembly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the EHPM 2021 General Assembly<\/a> held on Thursday 25 February, Director General Livia Menichetti announced the launch of the EHPM 2020 Annual Report. This publication is the first of its kind for EHPM and it includes a complete overview on EHPM 2020 activities and achievements and its priorities for 2021.\r\n\r\nThe EHPM 2020 Annual Report has been sent to members via email and Policy Update and is available for download at the link below.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EHPM_Annual_Report_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EHPM Annual Report<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM 2021 General Assembly","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>On the 25<sup>th<\/sup> of February 2021, EHPM held its General Assembly for the first time in a hybrid form: physical and virtual. As in every EHPM General Assembly, the Director General, Livia Menichetti, presented the previous year achievements and the coming year objectives, the Treasurer, Magdalini Selanikli, presented the EHPM budget, and members shared best practices and important development from their respective Countries. Also, under the moderation of the outgoing EHPM Chair, Michel Horn, the 2021 General Assembly voted on the amendments to the EHPM Statutes to adapt it to these troublesome times and also elected a new EHPM Board, and New Chair, Antonino Santoro, four new Vice-Chairs, and a new Treasurer.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1590 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/picture-first.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"189\" \/>The outgoing EHPM Chair, Michel Horn, opened the General Assembly highlighting how <em>\u201cNever in the history of the Food Supplements has so much been done for so many by so few\u201d.<\/em> Much, many, few, three words linked to the way our Industry is supported by the work of EHPM, he continued.\r\n<em>\u201cSo much: If the EHPM wouldn\u2019t exist, nobody would do the job the way it is done and get the impressive results (image, network, information, influence) recognized by lawmakers and EC servants. So many: Each of the 10.000 food supplement operators in the EU, small or large, contributing or not to a national association, benefits from the EHPM actions. So few: Our Director General Livia Menichetti can count on the support of the Working groups and a dynamic Board. While strongly committed and very efficient, EHPM is a small team which achieves things other much larger organisations can only dream of!\u201d<\/em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1591 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Picture-livia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"189\" \/>\r\n\r\nThen, the Director General, Livia Menichetti, presented the 2020 Activity Report and the 2021 Activity Plan. She showed how in 2020 EHPM managed to position\u00a0itself as the voice of the food supplement sector as it was the only Association that exposed itself on a number of dossiers giving voice to the instances of the entire sector. EHPM managed to build an important network within the European Institutions and with stakeholders. For 2021, she continued, EHPM is committed to strengthen its proactive approach and develop a closer relationship with academia and scientific representatives as well as with consumers\u2019 associations. She highlighted how this is essential to frame a fair regulatory environment for food supplements.\r\n\r\nLater came the time for the General Assembly to vote on the proposed statutory amendments and to elect the new statutory bodies.\r\n\r\nThe General Assembly approved by absolute majority the amended Statutes that foresee the possibility for the General Assembly to fully take place online, if required by safety reasons, adapting it to the post Covid-19 new normal. The approved amended Statutes also foresees the possibility for the General Assembly to elect up to four Vice-Chairs that would support the Chair in representing EHPM.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1592 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Picture-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>\r\n\r\nAfter this, the General Assembly smoothly and unanimously elected the new statutory bodies.\r\n\r\nThe General Assembly confirmed for another two-year term as Board members: Nicolas Cappelaere (Synadiet, France), Bartosz Demianiuk (KRSiO, Poland), Harald Dittmar (BDIH, Germany), Jonathan Griffith (IHTA, Ireland), Michel Horn (Be-Sup, Belgium), Bolke Koster (NPN, the Netherlands), Martin Last (HFMA, the United Kingdom), Antonino Santoro (FederSalus, Italy), Magdalini Selanikli (SESDI, Greece).\r\n\r\nThen, the General Assembly elected Antonino Santoro (FederSalus, Italy) as new EHPM Chair; Nicolas Cappelaere (Synadiet, France), Michel Horn (Be-Sup, Belgium), Martin Last (HFMA, the United Kingdom), Magdalini Selanikli (SESDI, Greece) as EHPM Vice-Chairs; and Bolke Koster (NPN, the Netherlands) as Treasurer.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1593 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Antonino-Santoro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"126\" height=\"157\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe newly elected Chair, Antonino Santoro, commented: <em>\"I thank all the members of EHPM for the trust I have been given and I am proud to be able to represent the European federation that promotes the value of food supplements as a safeguard for the maintenance of consumer health. I will make available to all EHPM members my expertise developed in the course of my long experience in the field for market protection and for a more harmonised European legislation in the interests of industry and consumers.\"<\/em>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"HI Europe Presentations 2018","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nThe EHPM Team gave two presentations on Day 1 of the HiEurope Conference in Frankfurt during the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.figlobal.com\/hieurope\/agenda?query=20181127&session-title=supplements-spotlight\">Supplements Spotlight<\/a>\u00a0free event. The first presentation, given by Director General, Patrick Ahern focused on \"The EU and your Product: Decoding Market Access\". The second presentation, given by EHPM Communications Advisor focused on\" New Product Development: Increasing the liklihood of Consumer Acceptance.\u00a0\u00a0Both presentations are available below in addition to our most recent blog.\r\n\r\n<em>Check out our most recent Blog for the event\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.figlobal.com\/hieurope\/visit\/news-and-updates\/health-claims-legislation-need-reform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>\u00a0(Health Claims Legislation in Need of Reform)<\/em>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Discussing Regulation at HI Europe: Stand 8K30","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n<p class=\"art-postheader\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The EHPM Team will attend the<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figlobal.com\/hieurope\/\">\u00a0HI Europe Conference<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0in Frankfurt from 27-29 November. Located at\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">stand 8K30<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">, the team are happy to answer any regulatory questions you may have in relation to food supplements. We will have samples of our country profiles and Quality Guides on the stand. We will also be tweeting our way through the Conference (<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ehpm1975\">@EHPM1970<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">) and will present our thoughts on the regulatory environment and methods to increase consumer acceptance in the Food Supplement Sector from\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">13.30 - 15.30 on Tuesday the 27th<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0in the\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.figlobal.com\/hieurope\/agenda?query=20181127&session-title=supplements-spotlight\">Supplements Spotlight<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0free event.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"art-postcontent clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"art-article\">\r\n\r\nCheck out our most recent Blog for the event\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.figlobal.com\/hieurope\/visit\/news-and-updates\/health-claims-legislation-need-reform\">here<\/a>\u00a0(Health Claims Legislation in Need of 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The article called for better dialogue between EFSA and industry and outlined the need to respect the opinions of National Authorities. The article is available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutraingredients.com\/Article\/2018\/10\/25\/The-health-claims-conundrum-EHPM-laments-lack-of-dialogue-between-industry-and-EFSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-463\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/EHPM-interview.png\" alt=\"ehpm interview\" width=\"604\" height=\"726\" \/>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM Chairperson speaks at CNIC, Shanghai, 2018","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nEHPM Chairperson, Michel Horn travelled to Shanghai on Thursday the 25th of October where he gave a talk on\u00a0<em><strong>Best Practices in Quality Management for Food Supplements in the European Union<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0at the\u00a010th Annual Natural Health Conference \u00a0(CNIC) held October \u00a025th \u2013 27th, 2018 in Shanghai, China. The Presentation is available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1HvQTNYHW5eyNgLjvgSR0Mubq3P6UXNeb\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-466 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ehpm-chairperson.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1178\" height=\"656\" \/>\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"EHPM Statement on REFIT of General Food Law","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nEHPM has noted that it is currently looking unlikely that there will be an agreement on the REFIT of General Food Law in the current Parliament. We do not consider that this is automatically such a negative development. Unfortunately, the proposal from the Commission did not really address many of the failures in the current framework, such as a significant lack of transparency in risk management and also the absence of a genuine proposal for pre-submission meeting for applicants to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for authorisations. The framework in place with the European Medicine\u2019s Agency (EMA) encourages innovation in the pharmaceutical sector as companies can work constructively with EMA when preparing applications. For the food sector however, a totally opposite set of principles are applied with no rational explanation ever being offered for this double standard.\r\n\r\nThe Commission has suggested that its proposal for consultation meetings was in response to requests from SMEs. It is our clear understanding that SMEs did not ask for a system where you can have a meeting to discuss a health claim application but you can\u2019t discuss in detail the main piece of evidence needed for an application to be successful \u2013 clinical trials. You are not going to solve the rejection rate of over 90% for health claims applications with such an approach. There should also be a recognition that companies investing in clinical trials are not spending \u2018monopoly\u2019 money. If you really want people to invest at least \u20ac1.5 million in clinical trials, of course you cannot guarantee they will be successful as any advice has to be without prejudice to the final assessment. However, you can create a system that gives applicants the best chance possible to prepare a successful application. For some reason, the Commission is perfectly fine with EMA having such a system in place but apparently EFSA cannot. Lack of funding is no excuse as you could simply charges fees to cover the costs.\r\n\r\nObviously, there is a need for some form of publication of data from studies to build trust in the system, but in reality the entire REFIT of General Food Law has been hijacked due to the controversy around glyphosate, and has unfortunately become more of a token political gesture than an effort at genuine reform. EHPM would prefer that a much more thorough proposal incorporating an impact assessment on the pre-submission meeting issue be brought forward in the next Commission, instead of what is currently on table. In general, the current regulatory framework is not consistent with the EU\u2019s frequently stated desire to promote innovation in all areas of the EU economy, including the food sector.\r\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<strong>About EHPM:<\/strong>\u00a0EHPM was created in 1975 and represents approximately 1,600 health-product manufacturers in 13 European countries. Through our member associations we aim to provide consumers with safe, science-based, high quality food supplement products as well as accurate and helpful information about their nutritional value and use.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Further Information<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPatrick Ahern\r\n\r\nEHPM Director General\r\n\r\nEmail:\u00a0<span id=\"cloak61672\"><a href=\"mailto:p.ahern@ehpm.org\">p.ahern@ehpm.org<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\nTel: +32 721 64 95\r\nGSM: +32 470 66 69 26\r\n\r\n[\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container]"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"HI Blog: EU Regulatory Barriers to Innovation","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\"no\" hundred_percent_height=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_scroll=\"no\" hundred_percent_height_center_content=\"yes\" equal_height_columns=\"no\" menu_anchor=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" status=\"published\" publish_date=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\" border_size=\"\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_position=\"center center\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" fade=\"no\" background_parallax=\"none\" enable_mobile=\"no\" parallax_speed=\"0.3\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" video_mp4=\"\" video_webm=\"\" video_ogv=\"\" video_url=\"\" video_aspect_ratio=\"16:9\" video_loop=\"yes\" video_mute=\"yes\" video_preview_image=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\"1_1\" layout=\"1_1\" spacing=\"\" center_content=\"no\" link=\"\" target=\"_self\" min_height=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" hover_type=\"none\" border_size=\"0\" border_color=\"\" border_style=\"solid\" border_position=\"all\" border_radius=\"\" box_shadow=\"no\" dimension_box_shadow=\"\" box_shadow_blur=\"0\" box_shadow_spread=\"0\" box_shadow_color=\"\" box_shadow_style=\"\" padding_top=\"\" padding_right=\"\" padding_bottom=\"\" padding_left=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" background_type=\"single\" gradient_start_color=\"\" gradient_end_color=\"\" gradient_start_position=\"0\" gradient_end_position=\"100\" gradient_type=\"linear\" radial_direction=\"center center\" linear_angle=\"180\" background_color=\"\" background_image=\"\" background_image_id=\"\" background_position=\"left top\" background_repeat=\"no-repeat\" background_blend_mode=\"none\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_type=\"regular\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\" last=\"no\"][fusion_text columns=\"\" column_min_width=\"\" column_spacing=\"\" rule_style=\"default\" rule_size=\"\" rule_color=\"\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_offset=\"\"]\r\n\r\nIn advance of EHPM's attendance at the Health Innovation Conference 27-29 November in Frankfurt, EHPM have written a blog focused on the EU regulatory barriers affecting innovation within the the food supplement sector. 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EHPM\u00a0would like to thank all those who attended and contributed to both the presentations and the organisation of the Meeting.\u00a0The host organisation (HUDSA) provided a spectacular venue for the meeting in addition to a memorable tourist day experience on Friday 6 July. Sincere thanks to Istvan, Anna and the rest of the HUDSA team for a wonderfully organised meeting.\u00a0The meeting was attended by 10 of the 13 EHPM members, a total of 26 people, the list of which is available below.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ehpm-members-meeting-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1766\" height=\"778\" \/>\r\n\r\nEHPM President Michel Horn and HUDSA President Istvan Berci opened the meeting in the Sofitel at 10am and provided an overview of the agenda.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ehpm-members-meeting-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1728\" height=\"838\" \/>\r\n\r\nEHPM Director General, Patrick Ahern\u00a0provided the first presentation\u00a0which presented a proposal\u00a0for a new membership structure. The pros and cons of the different categories were discussed. The closing date for contribution to the proposal is 16 July.\u00a0The second presentation on GDPR\u00a0was given by Magdalini Selanikli. Magdalini presented an overview of the requirements outlined by the new GDPR regulation and provided a variety of practical examples that could be of help to members.The third presentation on EHPM's Communication Strategy\u00a0was given by\u00a0<strong>Amy-Jane Troy<\/strong>. Amy-Jane presented the results of the members survey and discussed some planned changes for the 2018\/2019 year.The final presentation before lunch was give by\u00a0<strong>Antoine De Brosses<\/strong>. Antoine discussed the contentious Article 8 Risk Assessment\u00a0issue providing insights from a legal perspective. After lunch, Bolke Koster from NPN presented on the PR strategy of NPN\u00a0providing the members with some interesting ideas on how to maximise their PR strategy.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-498 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ehpm-members-meeting-3-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-499\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ehpm-members-meeting-4-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"171\" \/><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-501\" src=\"https:\/\/ehpm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ehpm-members-meeting-5-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe following presentation was from the Chair of the Botanicals Working Group, Johnathan Griffith. Johnathan presented the members with an overview of the Botanicals discussion paper\u00a0finalised in July. A discussion was held in relation to the next steps for the paper. 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