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Proposed Changes to the Regulation of Dietary Supplements

NZFSA discussion paper 02/07

February 2007

ISBN 978-0-478-29885-7 (Print)
ISBN 978-0-478-29886-4 (Online)
ISSN 1174-961X (Print)

Important Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this report is accurate.

NZFSA does not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any error of fact, omission, interpretation or opinion that may be present, however it may have occurred.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 3

2 Consultation 4

2.1 Requirements for submissions 4

2.2 Address for submissions 4

2.3 Closing date for submissions 4

2.4 Official Information Act 5

2.5 Process after submissions 5

3 Purpose 5

4 Background 6

5 The Problem 7

6 The Proposal 8

7 Proposed Complementary Food Regulations 9

7.1 Interpretation 9

7.2 Purpose 9

7.3 Scope 9

7.4 Inclusions 10

7.5 Exclusions 10

7.6 Empowering Act: explicit reference to the Food Act 12

7.7 Composition, Labelling and Safety 12

7.7.1 Technological Food Additives 12

7.7.2 Vitamins, Minerals and Nutritive Substances 13

7.7.3 Labelling 13

7.7.4 Safety 14

7.7.5 Pre-Market Assessment 15

7.7.6 Prohibited and restricted substances 15

7.8 Quality Assurance 15

7.8.1 Sanctions and Compliance 15

7.9 Transitional Provisions 15

8 Regulation of Therapeutic-type Dietary Supplements 15

9 Food Medicine Interface Considerations 15

10 Requirements for Submissions 15