Supplement Labelling Is Heavily Regulated
Food supplements in the UK are regulated under The Food Supplements (England) Regulations 2003 and general food labelling rules. Additionally, any health or nutritional claims made on labels are strictly controlled by EU Regulation 1924/2006 (retained in UK law). Making unauthorised health claims can result in enforcement action and product removal.
Mandatory Information
- Product name including food supplement
- List of nutrients/ingredients with quantities per daily dose
- Recommended daily dose
- Warning not to exceed stated dose
- Statement that supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet
- Keep out of reach of children statement
- Net quantity (number of capsules/tablets or weight/volume)
- Best before date
- Batch number
- Business name and address
- Storage conditions
- Allergen declarations where applicable
Health Claims
You can ONLY make health claims that appear on the EU Register of permitted claims. For example, Vitamin C contributes to normal immune system function is a permitted claim. But Boosts your immune system is not permitted as it is not on the register. Medicinal claims (treats, cures, prevents disease) are never permitted on food supplement labels.
Materials
Supplement labels need durability for retail shelf life (often 12-24 months). Vinyl labels resist moisture and handling over long periods. For glass bottles, clear vinyl gives a pharmaceutical-quality appearance.
Common Sizes
- Capsule bottle (60 caps): 70mm x 40mm front + 70mm x 40mm back
- Tablet bottle (90 tabs): 80mm x 50mm wrap
- Powder tub (250g): 100mm x 65mm
- Sachet: 55mm x 35mm
Ordering
StickerNation prints supplement labels on waterproof vinyl at up to 1440 DPI for sharp regulatory text. No minimum order. Design free online.