WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure the safety, quality and presentation of food supplements;

WHEREAS, the nutritional intake from a diet may be insufficient and it may be recommended by health professional, consumers may consider their diet supplementation by vitamin, mineral and other forms of food supplements;

WHEREAS, considering the high concentration nature and its corresponding safety implications, it is important to put adequate regulatory mechanisms on food supplements in place;

WHEREAS, it is important that food supplements should pass through a registration process and business operators to have a certificate of competence before placing their products in the market;

NOW, THEREFORE, this directive is issued in accordance with Article 55 (3) of the Food, Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control Proclamation No.661/2009, and Article 98 of the Food, Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control regulation No. 299/2013.