Mr. Matt Ronan:

We have an international definition of a food supplement and that was supplied by Europe, where food supplements are regulated under food law. There is a very strict definition within the confines of that legislation and that can give a precise definition of food supplement. When a food supplement is placed on a shelf, there must be an indication that it is a food supplement. There can be no vagueness in how it is regulated. These products are very strictly regulated under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. It must align 100% to the European directives dealing with food supplements and there is no vagueness in that respect. The label must indicate it is a food supplement and the ingredients and directions for use must be listed.