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. 2012 Oct:46 Suppl:S93-4.
doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e318266b08f.

The European role on traditional herbal medicinal products and traditional plant food supplements

Mauro Serafini  1 , Alessandra Stanzione, Sebastiano Foddai, Robert Anton, Luc Delmulle
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The European role on traditional herbal medicinal products and traditional plant food supplements

Mauro Serafini et al. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2012 Oct.

Abstract

Herbs are used in Europe as medicinal products, food, food supplements, and related products. This paper will discuss the concepts of Traditional Herbal Medicines and Traditional Plant Food Supplements, defined in European legislation under differing legal frameworks, regarding Traditional Plant Food Supplements (including Claims Regulation) and the role of the European Food Safety Authority in health claims.

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