Monacolins from fermented red rice could be banned in food supplements in the European Union. On 13 May 2026, the SCoPAAF approved a European Commission proposal aimed at banning their use. This is a significant update for manufacturers, distributors and companies in the nutraceutical sector. However, the ban is not yet definitively in force: the…
Red Yeast Rice: Safety Under Review, Data in Hand Red yeast rice has long entered the daily routine of those seeking nutritional support for cholesterol control. In Europe as in Asia, supplements containing it are among the most widely used, often perceived as a “natural” solution and therefore, by definition, harmless. But is it really…
Red yeast rice, LDL cholesterol, dietary supplements, statins, European regulation For years, monacolin K has symbolized the meeting point between nutraceuticals and cholesterol management. Authorized with an official claim by EFSA, it has become firmly established in the dietary supplement market aimed at maintaining normal LDL cholesterol levels. Today, however, the scenario has changed. The…