📰 Lead Story
MHRA Announces Mandatory Registration for High-Strength Vitamin D and Omega-3 Products — 18-Month Compliance Window
The Situation
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published updated guidance on 7 March 2026 reclassifying high-strength Vitamin D (above 4,000 IU daily) and concentrated Omega-3 fish oil products (above 3g EPA/DHA daily) as borderline medicinal products requiring formal registration. Retailers have an 18-month transition window ending September 2027. Products failing to register will be prohibited from sale.
⬡ Impact Assessment
Affects approximately 34 SKUs across GreenLeaf's supplement range. Reformulation or relabelling required for products exceeding new maximum daily dose thresholds. GreenLeaf's own-brand high-strength Vitamin D3 10,000 IU capsules — currently the third-best-selling SKU by volume — falls squarely within scope.
✦ Recommended Action
1. Audit current product range against MHRA's published threshold table by end of this week. 2. Flag affected SKUs to procurement and own-brand team for reformulation assessment. 3. Engage regulatory consultant to begin MHRA registration process for products GreenLeaf intends to continue selling above threshold.
⚖️ Regulatory Tracker
Current Stage
House of Commons — Committee Stage. Bill number HC 2847.
Latest
Committee concluded oral evidence sessions 4 March 2026. Key amendment proposal: mandatory country-of-origin labelling for all imported supplement ingredients. Second reading vote passed 312–198.
⚡ Quick Hits
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MARKETUK Sports Nutrition Market Grows 12% YoY — Protein Category Outperforms
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📣 In The Press
POSITIVEConsumer Choice Awards | 6 March 2026
GreenLeaf Named 'Best High Street Wellness Retailer' in Consumer Choice Awards
GreenLeaf won the annual Consumer Choice Award for High Street Wellness, beating Holland & Barrett and Boots Wellness for the first time. Over 48,000 consumer votes cast.
🌍 Global Spotlight
FDA Proposes Mandatory Third-Party Testing for Imported Dietary Supplements
The FDA published a proposed rule on 3 March 2026 requiring all imported dietary supplements to undergo independent third-party testing for identity, purity, and potency before clearing US customs. If finalised, this sets a precedent the UK MHRA may follow.