FPS Public Health presents new report on food supplements
The Federal Public Service (FPS) Public Health recently published its 2025 activity report on 'nutrivigilance.' This report focuses on the safety and control of food supplements sold on the Belgian market. The goal is to better protect consumers against unsafe or impure products.
An important part of the new report is the introduction of an innovative screening method. The FPS Public Health is now using advanced techniques, such as vibrational spectroscopy. This involves employing methods like MIR (Mid-Infrared) and RAMAN spectroscopy to accurately analyze the composition of supplements.
This technological advancement allows experts to check more quickly and efficiently whether a product meets legal standards. By using these new methods, the government can intervene faster when harmful substances are found in supplements. This is a major step forward for food safety in our country.
The full report provides an overview of the activities and results of the past year. It emphasizes how important scientific research is for the supervision of the health sector. For consumers in Belgium, this means increased safety when using vitamins, minerals, and other food supplements.