The European Commission’s proposed ban on Aloe sets a dangerous precedent for natural products
With consumers increasingly seeking natural products such as Aloe to remain healthy longer, the European Federation of Associations of Health Products Manufacturers (EHPM) raises important concerns regarding the EU’s scientific evaluation of this botanical. The European Parliament in the ENVI Committee addressed for the first time this topic in an exchange of views on 14 January and voted on an objection on 27 January.
The use of Aloe can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, and this natural plant has been safely consumed for centuries for its beneficial effects. The plant’s various properties mean it has been extensively used in the health industry. Specifically, consumers have been turning to Aloe as an option to maintain the physiological bowel function as it is deemed natural and healthier. A ban would curb our ability to choose these healthy natural products and force the use of me
A ban of Aloe in food supplements could set a dangerous precedent for the use of natural products for health in the EU. Producers need to be given the opportunity to prove the safety of their products, writes Livia Menichetti from EHPM together with MEP Piernicola Pedicini.