AHPA is an active member of IADSA and is distributing the IADSA Newsflash as a member benefit. IADSA is an association focused on the globalization of food supplement markets and regulatory challenges. This issue of the IADSA Newsflash covers:

• China has updated the dosage forms recognized for Health Food filings.
• Thailand has released updated quality requirements for foods and dietary supplements that contain hempseed and its derivatives.
• European Union (EU) has issued a regulation regarding certain hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) in foods and food supplements, impacting aloes and other botanicals containing these compounds.
• EU is consulting with member states regarding astaxanthin following a 2020 EFSA opinion on its safety as a novel food.
• The European Commission has published guidance on the EU mutual recognition regulations.
• The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has recognized an acute reference dose for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for use in risk assessment of hemp containing foods.
• The Netherlands is considering restrictions on the use of preparations of St. John’s Wort.
• Argentina has added aloe vera to its list of recognized botanicals for use in food and beverages.
• Ecuador has issued regulations for hemp products.
• Colombia has drafted regulations for the marketing of food supplements in gyms and other sports-related facilities.

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