• Technical Documents/ Dossier Compilation

     

    Overview

    Based on the classification and product type, Food and Food Supplements product compliance requirements may vary from country to country. For instance, in some countries, food products may be categorized as low-risk, medium-risk and high-risk foods, while in other countries, they could be categorized under the ‘food for listed’ category or the ‘food for registration’ category, or as ‘food for special use’ or ‘food for medicinal use’. Hence, the required technical documents also vary.

  • Product Labeling Review

     

    Overview

    Food and Food Supplement labels provide information that aids consumers to make rational food choices. They also help in ensuring public health and safety by displaying information related to use by date, ingredients, instructions for storage and preparation, advisory and warning statements, etc. Every food label must comply with relevant food laws and standards, and these may vary from country to country.

  • Nutraceuticals Claims Review

     

    Overview

    Food and Food Supplements health claims are the statements which link food components to a desired state of health. They convey the health benefits of a product to consumers. Most countries have established regulations and scientific standards to ensure that health claims are expressed correctly and are substantiated scientifically. These regulations and scientific requirements can differ based on various factors like the type of claim, the product of interest and country-specific requirements.

  • Formulation Review and Product Classification

     

    Overview

    Classification of Food and Food Supplements is a challenging task since it is dependent on several factors like intended use, presentation form, ingredients used, usage levels, etc. Food and Food Supplements are termed and referred differently by global Health Authorities (HAs). Some of the terminologies used are ‘health supplements’, ‘dietary supplements’, ‘nutraceuticals’, ‘health functional foods (HFF)’, ‘health functional beverages’, ‘foods for special dietary use’, ‘food supplements’, and so on.

  • Food and Food Supplements Regulatory Services

     

    Overview

    The Regulatory requirements for food products and food supplements are frequently evolving. Understanding how your product could be affected by the latest changes, can be a challenging task for any company —whether the product is on the market, or at the launching stage or under development. Ensuring Regulatory compliance is essential to the establishment, growth, and success of a brand. The need of the hour is an in-depth understanding of the Regulatory framework which may stand a great deal of market opportunities.

  • Product Information / Technical File Compilation

     

    Overview

     Product Information File (PIF) is a key strategic document that is necessary to place cosmetic products in the European market. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires that a PIF must be available to competent authorities for inspection within 48 hours of their request and must be complete, up- to-date, and aligned with the latest EU standards. A PIF is mandatory for ten years for every cosmetic product placed on the market within the European Union (EU).

  • Cosmetic Safety Assessment and Toxicology

     

    Overview

    Safety has the utmost importance while formulating and marketing cosmetic products. Different countries have varied criteria for the safety assessment of cosmetic products. For instance, as per the European cosmetic regulation EU 1223/2009 mandate, a safety assessment is required for every cosmetic product placed in Europe and a detailed report called the ‘Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) should consequently be signed by a designated person.

  • Cosmetics Formulation Review and Product Classification

     

    Overview

    Every country has its own regulations regarding ingredients and their usage limits. The mode of application and intended use are also affected by the ingredients used, which in turn decides the classification of cosmetics. The USA, for instance, has restricted a series of chemicals and colour additives from being utilized in cosmetic products. Europe has over 1300+ ingredients in the prohibited list and has several other restrictions on the uses of ingredients, preservatives and color additives in the usage category.

  • Cosmetic Claims Review

     

    Overview

    Claims form an important part of the sales and marketing of a cosmetic product. Besides several other actors, claims act as a determining factor in considering whether a product is a cosmetic product or not. Apart from demonstrating product efficacy, safety and superiority, cosmetic claims help distinguish the product category based on the claim benefits of the product. False and misleading claims may lead to disciplinary action from the Regulatory authorities and sometimes, even product recalls.

  • Cosmetic Labeling Review

     

    Overview

    Package labeling is a vital aspect of marketing cosmetic products as it is intended to help consumers find out information about the safety information, usage directions, related warnings, product use benefits, manufacturer & manufacturing information, expiry details and so on. However, some kinds of information such as ingredient lists, warnings and caution statements, language requirements and their placement on the label varies from region to region.

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