Nutrivigilance in India: A global comparative analysis of dietary supplement safety monitoring

Nutrivigilance, a new term to define, is a system to monitor adverse effects associated with food and dietary supplements, is critical for safeguarding public health safety. As the dietary supplements (DS) business continues to change globally, continued collaboration and innovation become essential for ensuring consumer safety and maintaining high standards across all regions. Several countries have initiated to create frameworks to tackle the effectiveness and safety of nutritional supplements, determining the importance of scientific evidence, effective postmarket surveillance and harmonizing regulations globally. The major objective is to enhance regulatory oversight, promote safe product use and foster consumer confidence in nutritional products. This paper presents an insight into the Indian legislation governing food items, nutraceuticals and DS presently in place. Also, recent developments at the global level along with potential gaps and their future strategies to prepare a robust system are suggested.