Under European Directive (EU) 609/2013 & (EU) 128/2016 FSMP [Food for Special Medical Purposes] are defined as dietary products [balanced diet], which are intended for the dietary management specific for a disease, disorder or medical condition. Food for special medical purposes are based on clinical trials of the active ingredients they contain and are used under medical supervision.
In particular, according to the European directive, they are intended for patients with other medically-determined nutrient requirements, whose dietary management cannot be achieved by modification of the normal diet alone.
Food for special medical purposes are more practical and safer than regular foods.
More information on Directive (EU) 609/2013 & (EU) 128/2016 can be found on the official website of the European Parliament and of the Council www.eur-lex.europa.eu.
VioGenesis Food for special medical purposes are nutritionally incomplete food with a nutrient-adapted formulation specific for a disease, disorder or medical condition which is not suitable to be used as the sole source of nourishment.