UK To Overhaul Health Claims Approval In Event of 'No Deal' Brexit

In the event of a no deal Brexit, new health claims approved by EFSA will not be valid in the UK. Firms will need to seek approval from the new UKNHCC body.

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UK government sets out plans in event of 'no deal' Brexit • Source: Shutterstock

Should the UK crash out of the European Union (EU) without a deal on the 29 March 2019 the approval of new health claims made on foods, including dietary supplements, for products sold in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be completely overhauled.

The UK government intends to set up a new expert committee – under the remit of Public Health England –...

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