This includes dietary supplements, cosmetics with theraputic claim and medical devices. All remain covered by the Medicines Act and it regulations however there is a further review which is looking at a new peice of legislation for these products which would see compulsory registration.. There is currently a proposed law that will make dietary supplments subject to a new regulatory structure and a low level therapeutic which will add significant costs.

Compliance to the current law poses serious problems for some members as labelling of dietary supplements does not allow any therapeutic claim on the product or associated marketing materials. A similar situation occurs for cosmetics however cosmetic claims are permitted. If in doubt check with the DSA on whether you claim or product will comply with the current position.