# Are peptide bioregulators safe? What may and may not be claimed **URL:** https://www.gavau.lt/en/pages/ar-peptidai-saugus --- shield Regulation and claims Are peptide bioregulators safe?What may and may not be claimed In the European Union, peptide bioregulators are sold as food supplements, not as medicines. All the peptide products sold by GAVAU.LT are food supplements under Directive 2002/46/EC. This means that the authorisation procedure for medicines does not apply to them and that the clinical safety and efficacy assessment obligatory for medicines has not been carried out. shield Food supplements are subject to food safety requirements: composition, labelling, notification to the national authority and a ban on making unauthorised health claims. The answer to the question “is it safe” is therefore not “yes” or “no” — the correct answer is which regulatory category the product is in and what may not be claimed about it. Contents verified 1. Which category these products are in compare_arrows 2. What may and may not be claimed warning 3. Who these food supplements are not suitable for science 4. The difference from injectable research peptides inventory_2 5. Which documents exist and which do not checklist 6. Frequently asked questions about safety verified Which category these products are in medication All the peptide products sold by GAVAU.LT are food supplements under Directive 2002/46/EC. corporate_fare Food supplements sold in Lithuania are notified to the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT). Notification is a registration procedure — it is not a confirmation of safety or efficacy. checklist Health claims are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and by the list of authorised claims drawn up on its basis (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012). shield Food Supplement is not a substitute for medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. compare_arrows What may and may not be claimed about peptide bioregulators In the European Union not a single health claim has been authorised for peptide bioregulators under Regulation (EU) No 432/2012. A shop, a manufacturer or a consultant is therefore not permitted to state lawfully that they treat, protect against disease, stop ageing or produce any other specific health outcome. Only supportive, function-describing language is allowed (“helps maintain”, “contributes to”), together with factual descriptions of composition and origin. check_circle Permitted What may be claimed check_circle Describing the composition and the origin of the peptides (e.g. “peptides isolated from cartilage tissue”) check_circle Naming the tissue or organ system assigned by the manufacturer check_circle Using supportive wording (“helps maintain”, “contributes to”) check_circle Stating the form, package, price, manufacturer and country of origin check_circle Quoting data published by the manufacturer or the institute, clearly naming the source warning Not permitted What may not be claimed warning Stating that a product treats or relieves a specific disease warning Stating that a product prevents a disease or diagnoses one warning Using the words “proven”, “scientifically substantiated”, “guarantees”, “safe” warning Making claims about stopping ageing or extending lifespan warning Presenting the manufacturer’s statements as independently verified facts verified GAVAU.LT keeps to this boundary throughout the catalogue. If you find a statement anywhere on the site that does not, tell us — we will correct it. warning Who these food supplements are not suitable for The manufacturer and the general rules for food supplements set out the following restrictions: warning Restrictions warning In the case of individual intolerance of, or allergy to, the ingredients. warning During pregnancy and breastfeeding — there is not enough data for this group. warning For children and adolescents under 18 years of age — there is not enough data for this group. medication When taking medicines or with a diagnosed health disorder — you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The recommended daily dose is always stated on the label of the particular product and on its product page. science How peptide bioregulators differ from injectable research peptides Peptide bioregulators are oral or sublingual food supplements, whereas injectable research peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, GHK-Cu, Ipamorelin, Retatrutide, Tirzepatide, MOTS-c) are an entirely separate category, which are not food supplements and which GAVAU.LT does not sell. The two categories should not be confused: the route of use, the legal status and who is responsible for the product all differ. In more detail: comparison of the categories arrow_forward. inventory_2 Which documents exist and which do not check_circle Available: manufacturers’ declarations of conformity and composition data, provided on request. Manufacturers declare GMP-certified production and batch control. warning Not available: batch HPLC/COA certificates of the kind customarily required in the injectable research peptide market — in the food supplement category this is not standard practice. warning Not available: independent clinical trials carried out by GAVAU.LT. All the scientific data cited by the manufacturer are data published by the manufacturer and the institute. More: Quality and laboratory testing arrow_forward. checklist Frequently asked questions about safety Do peptide bioregulators have side effects? Like any food supplement, they may cause an individual reaction to the ingredients. When they are taken in line with the recommended daily dose stated on the label and none of the restriction groups listed above applies, the manufacturer gives no further instructions. If an unusual reaction occurs, stop taking the product and consult a doctor. Is a prescription needed? No. These are food supplements and they are sold without a prescription. That does not mean they are suitable for everyone — see the list of restrictions above. Can they be taken together with medication? Before combining any food supplement with medicines you should consult a doctor or a pharmacist. GAVAU.LT is not a healthcare provider and does not give such consultations. Have the products been tested in a laboratory? Manufacturers declare batch quality control within their own production systems. GAVAU.LT does not carry out laboratory testing itself and does not fund independent testing. arrow_forward Related information how to choose a peptide bioregulator How to take peptide bioregulators | GAVAU.LT Quality and laboratory testing FAQ Food supplement. A food supplement is not a substitute for medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Keep out of the reach of children. If pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. --- *Markdown version of https://www.gavau.lt/en/pages/ar-peptidai-saugus.*