'Legal and Regulatory Framework for Herbal Medicines in Europe', April 2009

To support the many activities of its members in the area of herbal medicinal products, AESGP developed this study for the first time in 2009.

Directive 2004/24/EC on traditional herbal medicinal products (THMPs) has now been transposed and implemented all over Europe, and registrations of traditional medicines are increasing. 

Copies of the study are available at a cost of 150 euro plus priority mail postage.

To order the study, click here.

'Regulatory Framework for Food Supplements in Europe', June 2007

The study provides an overview of the rules on food supplements as well as their classification in each of the EU Member States. It states the maximum levels of vitamins and minerals currently allowed in food supplements in each country. It also contains a compilation of national rules on herbal ingredients and other substances, as well as a comparison of the derogations granted with regard to the use of other vitamin and mineral sources not listed in the Annex to the food supplements Directive.

The study gets its full operability through the electronic version attached to the printed version, complemented by an interactive comparison of how maximum levels and herbal and other ingredients are regulated in the 27 EU Member States.

Copies of the study are available at a cost of 250 euro plus priority mail postage.
To order the study, click here.