23 Aug 2024 --- There is increased scrutiny over ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among national food safety agencies in the EU and UK due to safety concerns associated with the botanical used for several thousand years in traditional remedies. The botanical is banned in food supplements in Denmark, while Dutch and French authorities have advised against its consumption in specific population groups. In this three-part series, Nutrition Insight explores the regulatory status of ashwagandha and the food authorities’ safety concerns with botanical experts, food safety agencies and industry players. Today’s special highlights the latest regulatory developments in Europe.
