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Global Briefing

Vitamins and Dietary Supplements Regulation Update

Oct 2010

Price: US$2,000

About this Report

About this Report

The rising popularity of vitamins and dietary supplements continues to improve the health of many people. Concerns regarding product safety, efficacy and deceptive advertising practices are causing regulatory agencies to take a deeper look, and to revise the regulations for such products. Adequate and reliable consumer education on the benefits and risks of supplements is required as an ageing population is expected to support future sales.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

Why buy this report

  • Clear, concise powerpoint format makes it easy to digest
  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Objectives and Parameters

Key Insights

Vitamins and Dietary Supplements Regulatory Update

Regulation for Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

European Community Regulatory Update

Eastern Europe Regulatory Update

North America Regulatory Update

Latin America Regulatory Update

Middle East and Africa Regulatory Update

Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update

Australasia Regulatory Update

The Global Status of Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

Retail Value Growth (%) in VDS – US$ mn – 2008-2009

The Top Five Players in the Industry

Distribution of Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

Staying Healthy Dominates the Preference for VDS

Rising Popularity of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Case Studies

Probiotic Supplements

Fish Oils

Glucosamine

Current Challenges

Self-regulation Initiatives

Interaction with Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

The Problem of Quality Control

Dealing with Toxic Contaminants

The Science Behind Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

Foods vs Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

The Role of Dietary Guidelines

Examples of Dietary Reference Intakes

Novel Delivery Mechanisms in VDS

Benefits and Risks to Consumers

Convincing Consumers About Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

The Strategy of Health Claims and Advertising

The Powerful Influence of Digital Communication

Educating Consumers on VDS options

The Consumer's Fascination and Aversion to VDS

Looking at the Future

Drivers of Growth for Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

New Positive Attitudes Toward VDS Promote Expansion

Cardiovascular, Digestive and Eye Health to Steer Sales

Value Growth to Derive from Asia and the Middle East

Scientific Evidence to Support Winning Categories

Report Definitions

Definitions

Samples

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