International Registry and compilance for Food or Dietary Supplements
At Belab Services, we are specialists in the registration and regulatory compliance of dietary supplements in key markets such as Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Dubai. We will guide you step by step so that your product complies with all local regulations and can be marketed without complications, allowing you to focus on the growth of your brand.
What is a Food Supplement or Dietary Supplement?
A food supplement/dietary supplement is a product designed to supplement the diet and provide additional nutrients that may not be present in sufficient quantities in the daily diet. These products may contain a variety of ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes, fatty acids, and other dietary components. Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms, such as capsules, tablets, powders, liquids, or gummies.
What is the purpose of a dietary supplement?
The main purpose of a dietary supplement is to supplement the intake of essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly. Some people may turn to supplements to improve their general well-being, boost their immune system, enhance athletic performance, or cover specific nutritional deficiencies resulting from a limited diet, health conditions, or life stages such as pregnancy or old age.
Common examples of dietary supplements:
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Vitamins and minerals : Supplements of vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, etc.
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Essential fatty acids : Such as omega-3 (fish oil) for cardiovascular health.
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Proteins and amino acids: Such as whey and BCAAs for muscle growth.
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Herbal supplements : Such as ginseng or green tea extract, traditionally used to improve energy or metabolism.
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Probiotics : Supplements that contain microorganisms beneficial for intestinal health.
Our Food and Dietary Supplement Registration Services
Regulatory and Regulatory Compliance
We manage the entire registration process for your dietary supplements in each market, ensuring that they comply with local regulations.
From ingredient review to label validation and technical documentation, we help you meet requirements in:
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European Union : Compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006 for nutrition and health claims, labelling and permitted ingredients. Access a unified market of 27 countries with a single application, complying with food safety and labelling regulations.
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United Kingdom: Alignment with post-Brexit regulations under the UK Food Supplements Directive.
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United States: We ensure that your products comply with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements and DSHEA labeling regulations. Introduce your supplements to the US market by complying with the FDA's stringent regulations for over-the-counter (OTC) products and dietary supplements.
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Canada: Technical review of the product under Health Canada regulations, especially those relating to Natural Health Products (NHP), a category in which this type of products falls. Adaptation to monographs and obtaining marketing registration.
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United Arab Emirates: We adapt your product to the regulations of the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA).
Ingredient Review
Comprehensive review of permitted ingredients in each jurisdiction. We verify that your formulation complies with local regulations and make recommendations for adaptations, if necessary. In addition, we validate the labeling according to the specific regulations of each region, to ensure that nutritional claims, health properties and warnings are aligned with legal requirements.
Technical Documentation and Legalization
We take care of preparing all technical documentation , from ingredient data sheets to stability studies, and we manage the legalization process and submission to the competent authorities in each market. We know what to expect in each regulatory process, which allows us to speed up registration and approval times.
Responsible Person Services and Legal Representation
In markets such as the EU, UK, USA, Canada or UAE, a responsible person is required to act as the legal representative of the product. We act as such, ensuring continued legal compliance and acting as a point of contact with local and national regulatory authorities.
With more than 10 years of experience in cosmetic, food supplements, homecare products and medical devices safety assessments, BELAB SERVCES offers a comprehensive and reliable solution to effectively verify and register your products. Our solution, based on a deep knowledge of the legislation, has a team of scientific consultants and advanced IT tools, making it the fastest and most reliable way to access the European market.
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