Herbalife Europe Limited

Herbalife Europe Limited is the European branch of Herbalife Nutrition, a global nutrition company established in 1980. The company operates in over 95 markets worldwide, offering high-quality, science-backed nutrition products through a network of independent distributors who provide personalized coaching and community support to promote healthier lifestyles. Herbalife Europe Limited has been registered in the EU Transparency Register since September 13, 2011, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its lobbying activities within the EU institutions. The company focuses its lobbying efforts primarily on policies related to food and nutrition, including food supplements, meal replacements, sports and functional foods, hygiene, formulation, food safety, general food law, food labeling, nutrition and health claims, consumer policy, and trade agreements. Herbalife aims to influence EU legislation and regulation to support the interests of its business model and product categories, ensuring compliance and favorable conditions for its operations across the European market. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) and reported net sales of approximately $5.2 billion in 2022. Herbalife Europe Limited employs over 10,000 people globally and actively engages with EU policymakers to shape relevant regulatory frameworks affecting its industry

EU Transparency Register ID: 30426456664-32
First registered: 13 September 2011
Sector: Nutrition, food supplements, consumer products
Main lobbying focus: Food and nutrition policy, food safety, consumer protection, internal market, trade agreements

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Food and Nutrition
Food Supplements and Meal Replacements
Food Safety and Hygiene
Consumer Protection and Marketing Law
Internal Market and Digital Single Market
Trade Agreements (Multilateral and Bilateral)

Herbalife Europe Limited networks with various EU institutions and stakeholder groups involved in food regulation, consumer affairs, and trade policy. While specific affiliated organizations are not listed in the sources, the company’s lobbying activities imply engagement with regulatory bodies such as the European Commission’s Directorate-Generals for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE), Trade (DG TRADE), and Consumer Protection (DG JUST), as well as participation in expert groups and consultations related to food legislation and market regulation

Detailed yearly breakdowns of Herbalife Europe Limited’s lobbying expenditures in the EU Transparency Register are not explicitly provided in the available data. However, the company is required to report estimated annual costs related to its lobbying activities, which typically range within the thresholds reported by commercial entities in the register. Precise figures would be available through the EU Transparency Register database but are not included in the summarized sources

Herbalife Europe Limited interacts with multiple EU structures relevant to its lobbying goals, including:

European Commission (especially DG SANTE, DG TRADE, DG JUST)
European Parliament committees on environment, public health, and food safety
Advisory and expert groups related to food law and consumer protection
Interinstitutional forums on trade and internal market policies

Since its registration in 2011, Herbalife Europe Limited has held numerous meetings with EU officials and policymakers. These meetings focus on legislative proposals and regulatory frameworks affecting food supplements, nutrition claims, consumer protection, and trade policies. Specific meeting dates and participants are recorded in the EU Transparency Register and Commission’s meeting disclosures but are not detailed in the available search results