Dietary supplements (HS code(s): 3004); (ICS code(s): 11.120.10; 67.040)

Protection of Public Health Regulations (Food) (Import of dietary supplements by a Proper Importer) 5783-2024; (9 page(s), in Hebrew)

The Ministry of Health published a new draft of regulations titled "Protection of Public Health Regulations (Food) (Import of dietary supplements by a Proper Importer) 5783-2024.

The current import regime includes obtaining prior approval for importing dietary supplements, including importing raw materials, and performing a release procedure after inspection at the quarantine station.

A registered importer with a valid importer's certificate will be able to register as a Proper Importer of dietary supplements and meet new threshold conditions as specified in the draft of the new regulations, after which he will be able to obtain prior approval to import nutritional supplements. This approval will significantly reduce the waiting time for receiving the import approvals and the release of the products for marketing from the quarantine stations.

These proposed regulations require importers of dietary supplements to be thoroughly familiar with the food legislation and the requirements applicable to the product, to implement a safety system based on risk management, and to be responsible for the safety and quality of the imported dietary supplements and to benefit a simplified and quick preliminary import approval.

These proposed regulations will enter into force 12 months after publication in Israel's Official Gazette. Nevertheless, for importers that are already registered as Proper Importer the proposed regulations will enter into force on date of publication.