Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals – maybe a little more?

Legally compliant maximum levels still constitute the “missing link” in a harmonised Single European Market for food supplements containing vitamins and minerals. But the long-stagnating regulatory process is gradually gaining momentum. This is underlined by new EFSA safety assessments, as well as the EU Commission’s stakeholder hearing held on 20 May 2025.

Your development – our challenge

Your marketing department gives you the target group, claim and dosage form. So far, so good. But

•  Which nutrient compound is most suitable?
•  Which offers the best bioavailability?
•  Which can be procured reliably with the requisite quality?
•  Which measurement tolerances are acceptable for analysis?
•  Is a stability allowance required and how much is permissible?

And finally:

•  Which maximum quantities are accepted for the target group(s) in the target markets?

An increasingly challenging question due to the lack of legally binding limits, along with the dynamics of assessments conducted by EFSA or national institutions, such as BfR (Germany) or ANSES (France).

Our expertise for your success

Our service is tailored to the needs of companies that incorporate vitamins, minerals and botanicals into their products.

We offer you support with:

•  The specifications of your ingredients
•  Target group-specific dosages
•  Labelling checks
•  Safety assessments
•  Accredited analyses of ingredients and products
•  Stability tests

Why choose PhytoLab as your partner?

✓  More than 30 years of experience
✓  Comprehensive service: Analysis + Regulatory Affairs + Medical Affairs
✓  Expert advice on an individual basis
✓  100+ successfully implemented projects per year
✓  >95% of projects are completed on time and within budget

Your contacts at PhytoLab:

Regulatory Affairs:

ANKE STEUBER
Phone +49 9163 88-446
anke.steuber@phytolab.de

Sales:

MARTIN MÜLLER
Phone +49 9163 88-5534
sales@phytolab.de