EFSA Finds No Safe Level for Berberine at Any Dose: EU Prohibition Is Now the Likely Outcome

EFSA’s preliminary review has found no safe intake level for berberine at any dose, with a final opinion due early 2027 likely to trigger an EU-wide prohibition. Brands selling berberine supplements in Europe should plan reformulation ahead of that opinion.
EU Vitamin and Mineral Dose Limits: Public Consultation Opens Q3 2026

The EU Commission opens a public consultation on harmonised vitamin and mineral maximum permitted levels in Q3 2026, with a draft regulation due Q1 2028. High-dose B vitamins, vitamin D and sports nutrition products face the most reformulation risk.