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30/07/2025

The Commission has opened a consultation on the EU's upcoming Digital Fairness Act. The ouctome will be critical for any food business operating online. This new law, scheduled for 2026, aims to target:

Dark Patterns: No more manipulative website/app designs. Think clear, opt-in choices for subscriptions, loyalty programs, or recurring food deliveries.

Influencer Misdirection: Strict rules on misleading marketing by social media influencers. Ensure all food product promotions are transparent and disclose commercial ties.

Exploiting Vulnerabilities: Focus on preventing addictive design and exploitation of vulnerable consumers (e.g., minors). Review gamified ordering or loyalty schemes.

Clearer Rules, Fairer Play: Aims to provide legal certainty for businesses, reducing market fragmentation and promoting fair competition, especially against non-EU traders.

Consumer Protection: Addresses an estimated €7.9 billion annual financial harm to consumers from unfair digital practices. Expect stricter enforcement.

While we suggest to work with trade organisations for comments, we are following actively developments to inform our regulatory advice.

29/07/2025

Hylo's Luca comments on behalf of on dynamic alignment between UK and EU

By Nikki Hancocks

https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/07/28/uk-eu-dynamic-alignment-mandates-spark-concern-for-cbd-and-supplement-industry/

25/07/2025

The European Commission is referring France to the Court of Justice of the EU over its mandatory "Triman logo" and "infotri" waste sorting labels. While seemingly pro-environment, as many food businesses can attest, these national requirements create significant barriers to the free movement of goods within the EU single market.
In the absence of harmonized EU rules, France's unilateral labels are considered disproportionate by the Commission, forcing producers into costly, country-specific compliance without a clear, superior environmental benefit. Crucially, France also failed to notify this measure under the Single Market Transparency Directive (2015/1535), bypassing a critical EU review process.
At Hylo, we have advised over time on the opportunity of compliance with Triman logo requirements, noting the legal situation. While we hope that the Member States and particularly France will be more mindful of European implications, this development emphasises the importance of navigating with skill a complex landscape. Please consult us for implications of this EC move

22/07/2025

Misleading information can surprisingly surround even rulings from the Court of Justice. The C-386/23 - Novel Nutriology judgment has been frequently misrepresented in media, by consumer groups, and even by the CJEU's own press office. While some comments may appear correct, they lead to an understanding that isn't aligned with the ruling, existing laws, or established practice.
Key Misinterpretations vs. Reality:
Recurring Statement: "With the ruling, botanical claims are not permitted anymore on food supplements," often footnoted with "unless in transitional period."
Reality: Since 2012, all compliant health claims on botanicals in the EU have been used under a transitional or 'on hold' regime. Therefore, there's no change for compliant businesses stemming from this ruling.
References to General Well-being under Article 10.3.
Recurring Statement: "Not allowed with claims on botanicals."
Reality: The Advocate General explained that, if Article 10 didn't apply, such a decision would mean claims on botanicals could be made without warnings. The CJEU already ruled that this isn't in line with the regulation in Ehrmann (C‑609/12). The Court appears to have agreed: Article 10.3 applies to botanical 'on hold' claims.
Understanding the precise implications of CJEU judgments is crucial for regulatory compliance and market clarity. This is our current interpretation as we follow the issue closely.

18/07/2025

Hylo's Luca on banned ad: require lots of and nous

By Olivia Haslam

https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2025/07/17/trip-ad-banned-over-mental-health-claims/

16/07/2025

Team moments like these matter 🧡
The Hylobates team gathered for a well-deserved company diner — good food, great laughs, and even better company. It’s always a pleasure to take a break, reconnect, and celebrate the people behind the work.

10/07/2025

Over the past few months, our Martina Piras and Daniele Lucarini have been attending the Advanced in in Milan. This training program offers a comprehensive view of European and national food , with an interdisciplinary approach that brings together , , and in the sector.

Among the most interesting topics are: food and , , official , contracts, , and ( , , ).

This is a valuable and stimulating opportunity to engage with lecturers and professionals in the field, delve into concrete case studies, and update personal skills to offer even more qualified support to the sector.

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04/07/2025

Hylo's Luca comments on a recent ruling on related and

By Nikki Hancocks

The ASA pounced on posts endorsing supplements as natural alternatives to ADHD medicine in its wider crackdown on cognitive health claims.

01/07/2025

ECJ judgment: (" ") severely restricted on Traditional Products AOn June 26, 2025 (Case C‑618/23), the CJUE brought clarity on the bio logo on traditional herbal medicinal products. The Court confirmed that these products, governed by strict medicinal product legislation, cannot simultaneously carry the EU bio logo.
In essence:
Medicinal Law Takes Precedence: If a product is classified as a medicinal product, even a traditional herbal one, the rules of Directive 2001/83/EC apply exclusively. Organic rules do not override this classification.
"Useful to the Patient" Defined Strictly: the CJEU ruled that the organic "logo" is not considered "useful to the patient" and is instead promotional. Medicinal product labels must prioritize information directly relevant to patient health and proper use.
This ruling may prompt some companies to re-evaluate their , potentially leading more businesses with herbal products to consider the category, where organic claims are permitted. Traditional Herbal Medicines are a popular category in Germany, in the UK and other countries; the same products are often classified as food supplements in Italy, France, Belgium or Spain.

27/06/2025

's unilateral Garcinia cambogia ban: DGAL tests resilience of EU law, again
In May, France's decision to unilaterally ban Garcinia cambogia food supplements under Article 54 (Reg. EC No 178/2002) sparked a major EU debate with other Member States and the Commission.
This isolated move, based on an ANSES opinion, highlighted immediate market fragmentation concerns and France's respect for EFSA's role. Other Member States questioned the full ban over warnings, especially with EFSA's scientific assessment still pending and no imminent safety concerns flagged by EFSA itself.
In essence, France can maintain its ban for now. However, with EFSA's opinion (not likely a full ban) expected soon, the future EU regulation will mean France must adjust its national measure accordingly. "For food supplement businesses, this is a stark reminder that France's current administration can create market disruption even when an European mechanism is in place. While the Commission's role is paramount in these situations, it is essential to keep an eye on what happens in the Member States and examine critically the situation for business decisions", says Hylo's Luca

23/06/2025

Hylo's Luca is attending the summit. What trends? Perhaps leveraging the familiarity of creatine for other benefits is one. Which raises regulatory questions, says Luca

17/06/2025

Read Luca Bucchini's comments from Hylo in the new Insights article, following the call for improved processes by thousands of and and across the -food .
By Kacey Culliney

Thousands of industry stakeholders have co-signed an open letter calling on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to speed up improvements to its risk assessment processes to secure EU competitiveness and support innovation.