The contemporary food market, and in particular the rapidly growing dietary supplements sector, operates under the shadow of stringent chemical safety standards. One of the most significant challenges currently faced by manufacturers, importers, and regulatory authorities is the issue of pesticide residues. Ensuring the purity of plant-based products is no longer merely a matter of good manufacturing practice, but above all a complex legal and analytical operation embedded in a dense network of EU regulations.
We are proud to announce that attorney Joanna Uchańska, legal advisor and partner at AJ LAW Uchańska Diskau Law Firm, and Vice President of the National Council of Dietary Supplements and Nutrients (KRSiO), will appear as a moderator at this year’s World Pharmaceutical Industry Congress, one of the most important industry events in Poland.
We are proud to announce that Attorney Joanna Uchańska, Partner at AJ LAW and Vice President of the Board of the National Council of Supplements and Nutrition (KRSiO), will be a speaker at this year’s edition of the FoodFakty Summit – Food of Tomorrow | Food4Tomorrow, taking place on November 5–6, 2025, in Łódź.
On October 8, 2025, the European Parliament adopted Amendment 113 to the regulations on the common organization of agricultural markets, which restricts the use of names typical for meat products—such as “burger,” “hamburger,” “steak,” “cutlet,” or “sausage”—exclusively to products containing meat. The amendment was passed in the document titled: Improving the Position of Farmers in the Food Supply Chain on October 8, 2025, regarding the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2021/2115, and (EU) 2021/2116 with regard to improving the position of farmers in the food supply chain (COM(2024)0577 – C100209/2024 – 2024/0319(COD)).
Another meeting of the Parliamentary Team on Pro-Health Food and Nutrition was held in the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, dedicated to the role of nutritional education in shaping conscious health attitudes. The meeting was attended by representatives of ministries, regulatory institutions, the scientific community, as well as experts in public health, supplementation, and education.
On May 6, 2025, the Supreme Administrative Court, reviewing a cassation complaint filed by an entrepreneur operating in the dietary supplements sector, issued a judgment under case number II GSK 1813/24, which constitutes an important point of reference for the interpretation of food law regulations, particularly in the field of dietary supplement labeling. The case concerned the sanitary inspection authorities’ objection to the use of the terms “dosage” and “composition” on a dietary supplement label, which, in their view, could mislead consumers as to the nature of the product. The Court adopted a functional and purposive interpretation, emphasizing that the labeling of dietary supplements should be assessed not only from the perspective of the literal wording of the provisions but also taking into account the technical, linguistic, and consumer context. This ruling sets new standards for administrative practice and industry communication, and its consequences may have systemic implications for the entire dietary supplements market in Poland.
The Resolutions of the Team for Food Supplements are official positions and recommendations issued by the Team operating under the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) in Poland, functioning within the framework of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Council. Their main goal is to assess the safety of using various substances in food supplements, as well as to […]
We are pleased to announce that Joanna Uchańska, Ph.D. – attorney-at-law and partner at AJLAW – has been invited to join the group of speakers at the prestigious PCI Days 2025 trade fair, which will take place on June 11–13, 2025, at EXPO XXI in Warsaw. PCI Days is one of the most important B2B […]
On 30 April 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment in case C-386/23 (Novel Nutriology), ruling that the advertising, as well as the presentation and labeling of food products using health claims related to certain plant-based or herbal substances (botanical substances), is prohibited. The CJEU emphasized clear boundaries regarding […]
Proper reading of food labels, including those on dietary supplements and foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), is crucial for consumer health. Accurate labeling and health claims on packaging help consumers make informed dietary choices and ensure their safety.
