Legislation Impacting Vitamins and Dietary Supplements in South Africa

The Vitamins and Dietary Supplement industry is South Africa falls under the legislation covering Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMS), which is currently regulated under the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965). Since 2013, with amendments made to the legislation, the industry has been moving towards greater regulation, similar to the way pharmaceutical products are regulated. The move towards more regulatory requirements is having important repercussions on this lucrative industry which has until now registered strong double digit growth.Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it?At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through evidence-based research. Our claim validation service ensures your marketing messages are backed by real data. Stand out in a crowded market. Visit euromonitor.com/claims to learn more.