In South Korea, food and dietary supplement regulations are governed by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and are also referred to as health/functional foods (HFF).

Health and Functional foods (HFFs) have become more popular in recent years due to increasing consumer awareness about their health thanks to various social media platforms and internet resources. The Korea Health Supplements Association projects that by 2030, the market for health supplements will be valued at more than 25 trillion won ($19 billion).

The Food Supplements industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and it has been steadily rising in the Indian market. According to a market research report, the Indian dietary supplements market was valued at approximately USD 3924.44 million in FY2020 and is predicted to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16% up until FY 2027.

Claims are a vital aspect of marketing food and dietary supplements, as they help consumers understand accurate details of the product. In the United States of America (USA), food and dietary supplement products are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).

There are three (03) types of claims, outlined by the law and/or FDA regulations, that are permitted to be used on food and dietary supplement labels such as:

Breast milk is the gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition. Lysozyme and Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), which specifically promote the colonization of infant-type HRB, are among the bifidogenic components of breast milk.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released comprehensive Regulatory standards to identify basmati rice. This is the first time in the country that FSSAI has come up with a regulation that will establish ethical trading standards for basmati rice, which will also safeguard consumers' interests both domestically and internationally. The mandate is also applicable to milled basmati rice, milled parboiled basmati rice, brown basmati rice, and parboiled brown basmati rice.

As per the regulation on Non-carbonated Water-based Beverages (Non-Alcoholic) released by the FSSAI on July 26, 2021, all FBOs were required to comply with the amended provisions by February 01, 2022. According to the amendment, “non-carbonated water-based beverages” (non-alcoholic) refer to drinks made with water that meet the requirements for packaged drinking water or mineral water but without adding carbon dioxide. These must also contain a certain ingredients, either solely or in combination.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released a Draft Notification on  September 14, 2022, amending the Food Safety and Standards (Labeling & Display) Regulations, 2020. These regulations may be called the Food Safety and Standards (Labeling & Display) Amendment Regulations, 2022. It shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette. Compliance shall be voluntary until 48 months from the date of final notification of these regulations and expected to become mandatory thereafter.

Food labeling claims in the USA can differ based on factors like types of claims, the product of interest, and usage. They are also different for animal food, human food, and dietary supplements. The regulations and scientific standards ensure the labeling claims for food and food supplements are mentioned correctly and substantiated scientifically.

Understanding the Regulatory framework behind these claims helps take better steps toward Food and Food Supplements (FDS).

Canada’s food regulations ensure they have one of the safest food supplies in the world. They are always looking forward to understanding and acting according to the changes or emerging trends in the food sector that may affect how or what they regulate. Currently, Health Canada (HC) is planning to consult with Canadians on modernizing the food regulations. The agenda is to keep the food regulations in pace with the changes driven by:

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has divided the ‘Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011’ into two (02) separate regulations: Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018 and Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations. On December 14, 2020, a new regulation, named ‘Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations, 2020’ was published in the Official Gazette.