Sports Nutrition
Global Expansion Guide

DSHEA framework applies. FDA scrutinises stimulant pre-workouts (DMAA, DMHA, SARMs banned). Protein content claims must reflect actual protein (FTC enforcement of amino spiking).

UK food supplement regulations. High-caffeine products (>150mg/serve) require on-label warning. Certain stimulants (DMAA) illegal. Informed Sport certification valued by retailers.

EU food supplement directive. Maximum caffeine limits enforced (400mg/day guidance). Creatine and beta-alanine claims must follow EU health claims register. No novel ingredients without authorisation.

TGA ARTG for listed sports supplements. Therapeutic claims trigger higher regulatory classification. ASADA (anti-doping) compliance important for sports channel. High-stimulant products closely scrutinised.

NHP regulations apply. Therapeutic claims require clinical evidence. High-caffeine products have specific warnings requirement. NSF Certified for Sport valued by retailers.

BVL notification. High-caffeine labelling mandatory per EU regulation. Stimulant ingredients face strict enforcement. German consumers expect third-party testing certification.

ESMA registration. Halal compliance critical — porcine-derived protein (pork collagen) prohibited. No alcohol. Stimulants like pre-workouts require additional approvals.

Sports nutrition largely follows food supplement rules. Amino acid products well-accepted. FOSHU pathway for specific performance claims. Japanese GI labelling requirements apply.

HSA notification. 'Health supplement' designation. Anti-doping ingredient screening valued. Stimulant pre-workouts require specific labelling about caffeine and advisories.

FSSAI — sports nutrition products often classified under nutraceuticals or functional foods. Protein content testing required. High-protein claims must substantiate with lab analysis.

ANVISA RDC 18/2010 specifically covers sports nutrition (one of few markets with dedicated category). Mandatory registration. Protein claims must be verified analytically.

MFDS — sports nutrition products may need HFF approval for performance claims. Protein and BCAA products well-accepted. Third-party testing certification (NSF, Informed Sport) adds credibility.

NMPA — sports nutrition (蛋白粉/运动营养) mostly regulated as general food or health food. Protein powders without health claims can use CBEC entry. WADA compliance increasingly important for Chinese professional sports market. Chinese language mandatory.

NPRA — sports nutrition classified under health supplements. Halal certification critical (MUI/JAKIM). Protein from porcine sources prohibited without explicit labelling. NPRA registration for products making health or performance claims.

SFDA — sports nutrition under food supplement regulations. Halal essential — whey from non-halal sources prohibited. Pre-workout stimulants (high caffeine, certain amines) require additional SFDA review. Arabic + English labels mandatory.

Thai FDA — sports nutrition follows food supplement notification pathway. Protein content must be verifiable by Thai FDA testing. High-caffeine pre-workouts require specific warnings. Thai language on label mandatory.

BPOM — sports nutrition products require ML registration. Halal from MUI for all protein sources. Protein content claims must be substantiated by lab analysis. No porcine-derived ingredients without clear disclosure.

COFEPRIS — sports nutrition under 'Suplementos Alimenticios'. Spanish mandatory. NOM-051 front-of-pack octagon warnings for high-calorie products. Protein content claims must comply with COFEPRIS guidelines.

EU food supplement rules. High-caffeine products (>150mg/serve) require 'High caffeine content' warning. French mandatory. DGCCRF notification required. Certain stimulants banned. Decathlon France is major retail partner for sports nutrition.

EU rules. Italian Ministry of Health specific guidelines for sports nutrition supplements ('alimenti adattati a un intenso sforzo muscolare'). Italian language required. Maximum caffeine and vitamin doses apply. WADA compliance valued.

EU framework. Spanish mandatory. AESAN notification. Sports nutrition products may qualify for specific 'food for sportspeople' category under EU regulation. High-caffeine warnings required. Decathlon Spain is key retailer.

EU food supplement directive. NVWA strictly enforces EU maximum nutrient doses. Dutch/English labels. High-caffeine warning mandatory above 150mg/serving. Novel ingredients need EU authorisation. Bol.com is primary online channel.

EU rules apply. GIS notification. Polish language mandatory. High-caffeine products require EU warning statement. Olimp Sport Nutrition (Polish brand) dominant — international brands must differentiate on quality/transparency.

Turkish Food Codex. TİTCK notification. Turkish mandatory. Stimulants face closer scrutiny from Ministry of Health. Halal certification valued. Sports nutrition growing rapidly with gym culture expansion.