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Dec 20
Botanical health claims: Clarification from the Court of Justice of the European Union
On September 10, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled on health claims referencing the effects of plant or herbal substances, commonly known as botanical substances (“Botanicals”), in case C-363/19.
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Jun 20
Health Claims on Botanicals: according to the Council of State, unauthorized claims may be used if scientifically proven
With judgment No. 2371 of April 10, 2020, the Council of State (or the “Court”) provided significant clarification regarding health claims that can be used with respect to a category of food supplements made of plant materials and herbal preparations (“Botanicals”).
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Feb 20
Traditional herbal medicinal products and nutritional supplements: criteria of distinction
With judgment No. 14408 of December 13, 2019, the Administrative Court of the Lazio Region provided clarification on the distinction between traditional herbal medicinal products and nutritional supplements.
