Module 05: Food Supplements
- Session Title: Introduction to Navigating UK Food Supplement Legislation
- Presenter(s): Dr Katie Burren, Regulatory Director, Rubicon Technical (Presenter Profile).
- Delivery: This is a 4-hour Specialist Live Webinar, delivered via Microsoft Teams (including 1-2 short breaks).
- BCCFR Course: This Live Webinar session is delivered as part of the Business Certificate of Competency in Food Regulation (BCCFR) 6-month course; it is also available to book as a Standalone Session by people not attending the full course.
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Module Overview
Navigate the complex world of food supplement regulation with confidence. This interactive webinar equips you with the knowledge about formulating, labelling, and launching supplements in the UK. Explore the legal framework, ingredient safety, labeling rules, and post-Brexit regulatory changes. Learn through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and practical insights into market access, enforcement, and emerging trends. By the end, you鈥檒l be ready to ensure your products are compliant, safe, and market-ready.
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Outline of this Training Session
Part 1: Introduction & Regulatory Framework (45 mins)
- What is a food supplement?
- Key UK legislation and guidance documents (e.g. Food Supplements Regulations 2003, Nutrition & Health Claims Regulation)
- Regulatory authorities (FSA, DHSC, local authorities)
- Impact of Brexit and divergence from EU law
Interactive: Quiz or poll on key takeaways
Part 2: Ingredients, Formulation & Safety (60 mins)
- Permitted vitamins and minerals (Annex II)
- Use of botanicals
- Use of novel foods, and other actives
- Safety considerations
- Role of labelling compliance in safety
Case Study: Evaluating a product formula for compliance
Part 3: Labelling & Claims (60 mins)
- Mandatory labelling requirements under UK law
- Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation
- Common labelling pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Compliance: borderlines with medicines
Interactive: Label review exercise
Part 4: Market Access, Enforcement & Trends (40 mins)
- Launching product to market
- Enforcement practices and recent case examples
- Borderline assessments: supplements vs medicines
- Emerging trends: sustainability claims, new ingredients, online marketplaces
Q&A + Discussion: Real-world regulatory challenges from participants
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will:
- Understand the legal definition and regulatory framework for food supplements in the UK.
- Assess ingredient and formulation compliance.
- Know how to correctly label and market food supplements.
- Be aware of post-Brexit regulatory divergence from the EU and ongoing developments.
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Booking Information
- Available Live Webinar Dates: tbc (select date on the booking page).
- Module Fee: The cost of this individual training module is 拢250 +VAT (multiple module/attendee discounts are available). Please follow the link (below) to book your place or request further information.听
- Non-BCCFR Attendees: If you are not attending the Business Certificate of Competency in Food Regulation (BCCFR) 6-month course, this training module is available as a Standalone Session.
Book your place on this Live Webinar (booking link tbc)
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