EHPM Appoints New Director of European Policy

BRUSSELS—The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) appointed Cynthia Rousselot as its director of European policy where she will provide support for EHPM based on her experience of advising on global regulatory affairs, strategic planning and being involved in research and development, including product formulation and regulatory assessments.

“We are delighted that Cynthia has joined EHPM," said EHPM chairman Peter van Doorn. “She brings a strong base of expertise and experience, which will further strengthen our activities. EHPM believes appropriate regulation under food law will ensure the free movement of food supplements across Europe. Having worked within the EU food supplement regulatory arena for a number of years, Cynthia is well placed to drive our work forward."

Rousselot holds a Master’s degree in biochemistry and has completed advanced studies in food science and engineering at ENSBANA (AgroSup  Dijon) in France.

Earlier this year, EHPM released a statement that said the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) should go beyond intervention trials when it determines article 13.1 claims evaluations. EHPM said ample proof showed the article 13.1 assessment is using the pharmaceutical approach, but the European Commission and member states should encourage EFSA to include all evidence.