German Federal Court: Unit Price Declaration for Food Supplements

Judgment of 24.01.2025 (Case No. I ZR 89/23)

The German Federal Court ruled that for food supplements in capsule form, the unit price per 100 g of filling mass (not per capsule) must be stated.

Reasoning

• Consumers must be able to compare products
• Weight of capsule shell is irrelevant
• Declaration "price per capsule" is insufficient

Practical Consequences

1. Review all online shop displays
2. Adjust Amazon/eBay listings
3. Risk of warnings if not complied with

Recommendation

Implement unit price declaration by 28.02.2025 at the latest to avoid warnings.