Updates on Nutra Regulations in South Korea, Indonesia, and China
As the demand for nutraceutical products grows, it also raises the need for regulations to safeguard the consumer’s safety and promote ethical practices within the industry. Several countries around the world have implemented rules and regulations that help provide parameters around the nutra industry. In this article, we will explore three countries in Asia that have updated their nutraceutical regulations.
South Korea
In September 2020, The Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) released an amendment to the Korean Food Sanitation Act. This amendment introduced several changes that aim to strengthen the safety and transparency of nutra products in the Korean market.
One of the significant changes made to the act includes reinforcing labeling requirements, improving the notification system for new ingredients, and introducing the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines for dietary supplements.
Indonesia
In August 2020, the Indonesian Ministry of Health released a new regulation on the registration of health supplements. This regulation requires all imported dietary supplements to go through a compulsory registration process. It also implemented a post-market surveillance system to ensure the quality and safety of health supplements.
The regulation also requires more stringent labeling requirements, including the mandatory display of the name of the importer, and other essential information in Indonesian language.
China
In 2020, China made several significant updates to its food regulations, including nutra products. Some of these updates include the implementation of a blacklist system for the quality and safety of health food raw materials, clarifying the definition of health food raw materials, and introducing regulatory systems to supervise probiotics and infant formula.
In addition, the updated regulations aim to provide better protection to consumers with health claims used in the promotion of nutra products. They require science-based evidence to support the health claims made about a product.
Summary
In conclusion, regulations are essential in ensuring the safety and quality of nutraceutical products in the market. South Korea, Indonesia, and China have all implemented changes to their nutra regulations to improve transparency, safety, and accountability within the industry. As the nutra industry continues to grow, the need for strict regulations will only become more important.
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References:
https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2020/09/14/Safety-standards-amendment-New-rules-on-GMP-labelling-for-Korean-nutraceuticals
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=5e79c901-d2c1-4228-9e5c-652dac6f5215
https://www.outsourcing-pharma.com/Article/2020/12/17/China-updates-strict-supplement-regulations-with-focus-on-health-claims#
https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/indonesia-tightens-rules-for-health-supplements-with-new-importation-requirements-for-foreign-manufacturers.html
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