We're Not Allowed to Say This Orange is Good For You It's been awhile since I've come across any breaking news regarding the European Union Directive on Dietary Supplements, which I told you about last September ("World Domination - Parts I & II" 9/16, 9/17/02). Recently, however, I saw an item about a report in the Financial Times of London, stating that the European Commission has proposed a new regulation to forbid supplement and food manufacturers from making claims that their products will improve health. A spokesman for CIAA, an organization that represents food and drink companies throughout Europe, complained that the proposed regulation is unfair, stating that companies should be able to make such claims, "if there is scientific evidence and proof." This is a good indication of just how thoroughly restrictive the European Union plans to be with their regulation of vitamins, herbs and other dietary supplements. Can you imagine if the EU were to apply this arbitrary and heavy-handed regulatory style to other areas of commerce? We'd see directives forbidding manufacturers from claiming that waffle makers make waffles or that cars can transport you from place to place. To Your Good Health, Jenny Thompson Health Sciences Institute Source: "EU to Ban Food Claims" Honor Mahony, Euobserver, 1/31/03
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