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A Note on Our Reformulation

We're reformulating Flourish to comply with UK regulatory requirements. Here's what's happening and why.

The UK recently formalised its adoption of EU food regulations into domestic law. What had previously been something of a grey area—with many mushroom companies operating in an uncertain regulatory landscape—has now been clarified. Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) sits definitively on the UK's Novel Food list.

Let us be absolutely clear: this is purely a regulatory classification matter. There are no safety concerns whatsoever with Turkey Tail. The same extract you've been taking has been consumed safely by thousands of our customers and millions worldwide.

Understanding Novel Food Status

Novel food regulations apply to any food that wasn't widely consumed in the UK or EU before May 1997. If a food falls into this category, it requires pre-market authorisation—an extensive and costly approval process involving toxicological studies and safety assessments.

Turkey Tail, despite decades of safe use and over 40 clinical trials supporting its benefits, technically requires this authorisation for UK sale. As a small business, we simply don't have the resources to pursue novel food approval—a process that can cost hundreds of thousands of pounds and take several years.

What's Next

Rather than wait, we're developing a new Flourish formula featuring another powerhouse mushroom with equally impressive research credentials. This reformulation maintains the immune-supporting and stress-modulating benefits you expect, whilst introducing new therapeutic dimensions.

The new formula will combine Reishi with a remarkable species widely recognised for its metabolic and immune benefits. We'll reveal the full details when we launch in the coming weeks.

We're hopeful that common sense will ultimately prevail regarding Turkey Tail and other well-established functional mushrooms currently restricted by novel food regulations. We'll be monitoring the regulatory landscape closely and will update our customers if the situation changes.

In the meantime, we're excited about the opportunity this presents to expand our formulation with another exceptional, research-backed species.

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Alternative Options While You Wait

Consider our Organic Lion's Mane Extract for cognitive support and mood regulation, or explore our Animate blend for sustained energy and focus.

The Functional Mushroom Company is committed to unparalleled standards—delivering scientifically substantiated, potent mushroom supplements. Each product is rigorously researched and ethically sourced, embodying our dedication to purity and efficacy for individuals who prioritise integral health and genuine quality.