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European legislation for food supplements with botanicals is not harmonised and not adapted to meet the particular challenges of these heterogeneous ingredients. Joint collaborations such as the “BELFRIT” project; aimed at developing a common approach for the evaluation of botanicals between Belgium, France and Italy are important first steps. In addition, in July 2016, EFSA published the first part of its highly anticipated Botanicals Compendium; intended to clearly outline best practice in hazard identification and a harmonised methodology in safety assessment of botanicals and botanical preparation in food and food supplements. Furthermore, the European Commission has begun working for a Regulatory Fitness Evaluation “REFIT” of the Health Claims Regulation as part of its “Better Regulation” agenda. These are all positive steps towards harmonisation in Europe. However, there is still much confusion amongst both the industry and consumers and an increasing need for further education, collaboration and transparency within the market on how the industry can achieve regulatory compliance and the highest standards in quality assurance.