Court: 'anti-inflammatory' cannot be used on labels without proof

A manufacturer of herbal supplements has been reprimanded by the court. The word 'anti-inflammatory' on the packaging suggested a medical effect that was not substantiated.

The ruling aligns with stricter European regulations on health claims for food supplements. Only approved claims may appear on the packaging.

Regulators are increasingly vigilant about this. For the industry, this means that marketing and science must align more closely.