LoginFood Regulation - Food Supplements
This 4-hour live webinar offers a practical guide to navigating food supplement legislation in the UK, providing an overview of the UK regulatory framework for food supplements, beginning with the legal definition of food supplements and key legislation, including post-Brexit changes.
- Session Title: Introduction to Navigating UK Food Supplement Legislation
- Presenter(s): James Connell (Senior Regulatory Manager at Rubicon Bridge) and Daniel Hibbitt (Regulatory Transformation Director at Rubicon Bridge and Rubicon Technical).
- Delivery: This is a 4-hour Specialist Live Webinar, delivered via Microsoft Teams (including 1-2 short breaks).
- Date: 30 July 10.00 - 15.00
- Cost: £250 + vat
Module Overview
Navigate the complex world of food supplement regulation with confidence. This interactive webinar equips you with the knowledge about formulating, labelling, and launching supplements in the UK. Explore the legal framework, ingredient safety, labelling rules, and post-Brexit regulatory changes. Learn through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and practical insights into market access, enforcement, and emerging trends. By the end, you’ll be ready to ensure your products are compliant, safe, and market-ready.
Outline of this Training Session
Part 1: Introduction & Regulatory Framework (45 mins)
- What is a food supplement?
- Key UK legislation and guidance documents (e.g. Food Supplements Regulations 2003, Nutrition & Health Claims Regulation)
- Regulatory authorities (FSA, DHSC, local authorities)
- Impact of Brexit and divergence from EU law
Interactive: Quiz or poll on key takeaways
Part 2: Ingredients, Formulation & Safety (60 mins)
- Permitted vitamins and minerals (Annex II)
- Use of botanicals
- Use of novel foods, and other actives
- Safety considerations
- Role of labelling compliance in safety
Case Study: Evaluating a product formula for compliance
Part 3: Labelling & Claims (60 mins)
- Mandatory labelling requirements under UK law
- Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation
- Common labelling pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Compliance: borderlines with medicines
Interactive: Label review exercise
Part 4: Market Access, Enforcement & Trends (40 mins)
- Launching product to market
- Enforcement practices and recent case examples
- Borderline assessments: supplements vs medicines
- Emerging trends: sustainability claims, new ingredients, online marketplaces
Q&A + Discussion: Real-world regulatory challenges from participants
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will:
- Understand the legal definition and regulatory framework for food supplements in the UK.
- Assess ingredient and formulation compliance.
- Know how to correctly label and market food supplements.
- Be aware of post-Brexit regulatory divergence from the EU and ongoing developments.
Meet the Trainers
James Connell
James has over two decades of experience in the regulator and compliance sector, specialising in health food regulations. He began his career guiding businesses through the complexities of advertising, labelling, and market entry, supporting organisations ranging from SMEs to global corporations. Prior to joining Rubicon Bridge, James served as Senior Regulatory Advisor and Head of Clear Check at the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA), where he became a trusted authority for the UK health food industry. Since joining Rubicon Bridge, James has been instrumental in helping clients use the company’s innovative tools to streamline compliance checks and labelling processes.
Daniel Hibbitt
He began in a consultancy role at Rubicon Technical, where he led the regulatory team and advised international marketplaces and businesses on food supplement policy and product launches. He later moved into regulatory technology at Rubicon Bridge, where he designed and built regulatory software and databases used by industry to ensure compliance.
Booking Information
- Additional Specialist Subject modules are available at £250 + VAT per module.
