Food Supplements Directive

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 12 Jul 2002 · CELEX 32002L0046
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 10 Jun 2002

5 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 4 published, 1 planned.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2225	Implementing	Published
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/352	Implementing	Published
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1821	Implementing	Published
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/248	Implementing	Published
Minimum and maximum amounts of vitamins and minerals added to foods including food supplements	Implementing	Planned	Q1 2028

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Directive 2002/46/EC harmonizes EU rules on food supplements, restricting vitamins and minerals to positive lists and setting labeling and advertising requirements. It applies to pre-packaged supplements marketed as foodstuffs, excluding medicinal products.

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