Silver powder in cosmetics is undergoing a major European regulatory shift. As of 1 May 2026, new provisions become applicable affecting the use of certain forms of silver, while new scientific data assessed by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) point to conditions of use considered safe for micronised particulate silver. For manufacturers and…
The substances under evaluation in food supplements are at the center of several European procedures. Fermented red yeast rice monacolins, berberine, hydroxycitric acid, hydroxyanthracene derivatives, alpha-lipoic acid and green tea catechins are subject to scientific assessments, regulatory procedures or possible new measures. For nutraceutical companies, monitoring these dossiers is essential: a safety assessment can lead…
Regulatory update on red yeast rice monacolins in food supplements. The European Commission is evaluating a possible total ban, with transitional periods of 6 or 12 months. Analysis of timelines, regulatory implications, EFSA’s role and impact on nutraceutical companies. Red yeast rice monacolins are once again at the center of the European regulatory debate. In…