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guidelines on dietary supplements, fortified foods and functional

Caro (oh dear?) Dude, definitely an authoritative source is the website of the Ministry of Health, of which we give the first page of the topic that interests you, below you will also find the link to the page.
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guidelines on dietary supplements, fortified foods and functional



Criteria for composition and labeling

(Revised December 2002 with updates in July 2006) The



supplements or food supplements are products that are concentrated sources of nutrients or substances having a physiological effect, both mono and combination, intended to supplement or complement the diet.

are presented in the form of tablets, capsules, tablets, vials and the like to provide a default intake of nutrients and / or substances having a physiological effect.


The designation must include the words "food supplement" or "food supplement".


Subject to the provisions of law generally applicable food labeling, the label shall indicate:

- the amount of product to be taken daily with a warning not to exceed;

- the proportion of nutrients and / or characterizing substances with the possible title of the active daily dose;

- the effect of "nutritional or physiological effect" of the product, resulting from all of its ingredients;

- that supplements are not intended as a substitute for a varied diet;

- the warning: "Keep out of reach of children under three years"


The sources used must be clearly indicated in the list of ingredients and ensure the bioavailability of specific constituents.



supplements of vitamins and / or mineral supplements

other "nutritional" supplements



amino acid derivatives of amino acids

supplements of protein and / or energy supplements



fatty acid supplements probiotic supplements



fiber supplements or food supplements based on ingredients derived from plants or made

Supplements proposed as an adjuvant to diet control and weight reduction (pdf, 34 Kb)

provisions for products containing ingredients such as plants or derivatives

fortified foods and functional

http://www.ministerosalute.it/ food / nutrition / dieApprofondimento.jsp? Italian lang = & label = & id = 59 int