Food Supplements Europe

Food Supplements Europe is an international non-profit organization dedicated to representing the interests of the European food supplement sector. Its membership comprises national associations and companies committed to ensuring that future EU legislation and policy reflect the significant role this sector plays in consumer health. (foodsupplementseurope.org ) The organization serves as the voice of the responsible food supplement industry, advancing public health, research, and innovation for the benefit of European consumers. It aims to be the key driver for a sustainable European market and a competitive food supplement industry, positioning itself as the first-choice partner for companies, national associations, and regulatory, scientific, and technical bodies on food supplement matters. (foodsupplementseurope.org ) Food Supplements Europe upholds core values that guide its operations: Integrity : Acting with mutual trust, confidence, and transparency with regulators, the scientific community, and consumers. Excellence : Leveraging technical and scientific leadership towards a science-based regulatory framework. Initiative : Operating with flexibility, innovation, responsiveness, and proactivity. Dedication : Providing excellent value and support to its members. (foodsupplementseurope.org ) The organization's primary goals include: Creating a favorable environment for recognizing the importance of food supplements for public health. Building a European regulatory system that considers the special requirements of food supplements based on evidence-based principles. Representing the interests of the food supplement industry as a trusted partner for solutions on regulatory, scientific, and technical matters based on knowledge, dialogue, and transparency. Engaging with all involved in legislation and policy-making in Europe in the area of food supplements, including regulatory and scientific bodies and political institutions. Implementing a strategic vision for the sector in Europe so that consumers can benefit from safe and high-quality products. (foodsupplementseurope.org ) Food Supplements Europe is also the voice of the European food supplement sector in the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA). As a member of the IADSA Executive Council, it contributes to the development of IADSA’s strategy and provides expertise on regulatory, policy, scientific, and technical issues for the benefit of the industry worldwide. (foodsupplementseurope.org ) The organization is committed to marketing products that are safe and of high quality, with truthful and non-misleading labeling and advertising. It adheres to high-quality standards, including a Good Manufacturing Practice guide that addresses specific elements for the manufacturing of food supplements, founded on the requirements of EU food legislation. (foodsupplementseurope.org ) Food Supplements Europe engages with all involved in legislation and policy-making in Europe in the area of food supplements, including regulatory and scientific bodies and political institutions. It provides leading expertise and insights on questions in nutrition, food safety, toxicology, and risk assessment, increases awareness of the importance of food supplements for public health, leverages SMEs' knowledge through education programs, promotes best practices, sound science, and policy expertise through dedicated programs and tools, and stimulates research and innovation. (foodsupplementseurope.org ) The organization is headquartered at Rue de l’Association 50, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. (foodsupplementseurope.org )