Food Supplement Registration in UK

The UK’s food supplement and nutraceutical market continues to thrive post-Brexit, driven by a growing focus on wellness, preventive health, and functional nutrition. However, regulatory requirements under the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Department of Health demand precision in formulation, labeling, and compliance to ensure market approval.

At DDReg, we provide end-to-end Food Supplement Registration Services in the UK, guiding companies through the complex process of FSA Food Supplement Registration, dietary supplement registration, and nutraceutical product approval. Our experienced UK food supplement consultants help ensure that your products meet all safety, composition, and labeling requirements to achieve smooth and compliant market entry.

Food supplements in the UK are governed by:

• The Food Supplements (England) Regulations 2003 (and equivalents for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland)
• Retained EU regulations on nutrition and health claims
• Novel Foods Regulation for new ingredients or novel bioactives

As a trusted partner for Food Regulatory Consulting in the UK, DDReg offers comprehensive, tailor-made services covering every stage of compliance, from formulation assessment to post-market support.

• + Product Classification and Regulatory Assessment
  • Evaluation based on composition, claims, and intended use.
  • Identification of applicable regulations (e.g., Food Supplements Regulations 2003, retained EU law, and FSA guidance).
  • Strategic roadmap for UK food supplement approval services.
• + Ingredient and Formulation Compliance
  • Review against the FSA register for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanicals, and novel ingredients.
  • Assessment of substances under the Novel Food Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 as retained in UK law).
  • Guidance for pre-market authorization if novel or bioactive components are used.
• + Label and Claims Review
  • Compliance with the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
  • Verification of mandatory labeling information (nutrition panel, usage instructions, warnings).
  • Review of marketing statements to avoid medicinal claims.
• + Safety Substantiation & Toxicological Review
  • Evaluation of artwork and label elements in line with CDSCO rules
  • Claims substantiation (e.g., “organic,” “paraben-free,” “clinically tested”)
  • BIS standard cross-checks and ingredient safety evaluations
  • Mandatory declarations as per Indian labeling norms
• + Dossier Preparation and FSA Submission
  • Compilation of technical data, safety assessments, and analytical results.
  • Submission through the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) novel foods portal.
  • Support during FSA review and clarification phases.
• + Local Representation and Regulatory Liaison
  • Acting as your UK regulatory liaison.
  • Communication with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and Trading Standards.
  • Ongoing updates and correspondence until approval.
• + Post-Market Compliance and Monitoring
  • Label and claim updates following FSA regulatory changes.
  • Assistance with inspections, renewals, and product modifications.
  • Ongoing monitoring of UK and EU market regulations.

• 16+ years of global regulatory experience across nutraceuticals and food supplements.
• Expertise in FSA Food Supplement Registration and UK Food Supplement Approval Services.
• Proven success with dietary supplement registration in the UK and novel food dossiers.
• Strategic regulatory consulting for nutraceutical registration in the UK.
• End-to-end support: classification, dossier submission , FSA liaison, and post-market compliance.