Polymer-based edible film coatings for use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, food and confectionery products for coating tablets, capsules, pieces of candy and the like.

Pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutricosmetic, chemico-pharmaceutical, medicinal, therapeutic, sanitary, antiseptic and veterinary preparations and substances; medicated preparations and substances, including pharmaceutical preparations for dermatological use; preparations used for stoma care; perfumed and scented preparations for medical use; sponges; preparations for application to finger nails and cuticles to inhibit or discourage nail-biting and cuticle-biting; calcium gel for promoting nail growth; wet or moist wipes for hygienic or medical or surgical purposes; cellulose or tissue wipes for hygienic and medical use; antiseptic and medicated wipes; moist wipes impregnated with a pharmaceutical lotion; drugs for medical purposes; naturopathic and homeopathic preparations and substances; analgesics; vitamins; vitamin, mineral and protein preparations and substances; preparations and substances for dietary use; preparations and substances for nutritional use; dietetic substances and preparations adapted for medical use, including dietetic beverages; medicinal teas; nutrients and nutriments; food supplements, including liquid food supplements and food and drink supplements for children, invalids and sportsmen and sportswomen; food supplements for inhibiting the absorption of carbohydrates in the body; preparations and substances adapted for use in treating obesity and for use as slimming aids or for bodily fat reduction; substances and preparations for promoting weight loss; plant compounds and extracts for use as dietary supplements; mineral drinks; vitamin drinks; carbohydrates in liquid form; drinks for combating exhaustion and fatigue; drinks for increasing mental stamina and reviving energy levels; energy and vitality drinks; foods for babies, including liquid foods; beverages adapted for medical or medicinal purposes; medicinal tonics and mineral waters; disinfectants for hygiene purposes; preparations for strengthening joints and their mobility and flexibility and for maintaining connective tissues such as cartilage, tendons and ligaments; glucosamine preparations, chondroitin preparations, calcium preparations, amino sugar derivatives, organic sulfur preparations, methyl sulfonyl methane preparations, preparations for enhancing human cell growth and promoting connective tissues, ginseng preparations, garlic tablets for medicinal use, antioxidant preparations, selenium preparations, ubiquinones for aiding the release of energy from food, coenzymes, pycnogenols, grape seed extracts, St. John's wort, skin emollients, ginkgo biloba, dong quai root, cranberry fruit preparations, echinacea, black cohash, cat's claw, cayenne, feverfew, gotu kola, hawthorn berries preparations, guarana, ginger roots, kava kava, horse chestnut preparations, saw palmetto, liquorice root preparations, milk thistle preparations, valerian root preparations, carnitine preparations, folic acid preparations, bee pollen and bee propolis preparations, melatonin preparations, chitosan preparations, evening primrose oil, fish oil preparations, amino acid preparations, linseed oil preparations, herbal extracts for medicinal purposes; preparations for maintaining healthy bones, teeth, gums, vision, skin and blood cells; preparations for maintaining the immune system functions and promoting the building of the linings of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract; preparations for the maintenance of a healthy heart, circulation, cholesterol levels, nervous system, mental wellbeing and blood pressure; probiotic preparations for the maintenance of natural balance of flora in the digestive system to help maintain a healthy immune system; preparations for maintaining healthy nerve and muscle membranes and for skeletal development; preparations for combating exhaustion and fatigue, increasing mental stamina and reviving energy levels; preparations for easing the discomfort of menopausal symptoms, of hot flushes and of night sweats by enhancing the balance of hormones; preparations for promoting relaxation, rest and a positive mood; preparations for maintaining bladder health and support of the urinary tract, prostate health and a natural pH balance; preparations for promoting relaxation and rest and to help control appetite cravings; preparations for increasing metabolism to assist in the burning of fat and the increase in energy and vitality; antacid preparations; preparations for the treatment of diarrhoea, thrush, ringworm, athletes foot and fungal infections; antihistamine preparations; preparations for treating rashes and insect bites; pain killers; products for treating rheumatic pain; radioactive pharmaceutical preparations for the palliation of pain; rehydration sachets, antacid tablets; tapes, bands, plasters, cotton and gauze tissues, compresses and chemical preparations, all for medical purposes; medical and surgical dressings; materials for dressings, including absorbable and cotton products and non-adherent pads; absorbable film-faced dressings, hydrocolloid and polyurethane foam dressings; silicone-based dressings, silver-coated dressings and dressings for wound management; dressings packs; hygienic and medical bandages; antiseptics; biological, sterilising and aseptic preparations and substances for the treatment of burns, wounds and scars; medical-grade adhesive remover; medical-grade barrier cream; discharge solidifying agents; deodorants for medical use; silicone-based preparations for removing adhesives and for barrier film and barrier cream; diagnostic preparations for medical, dental or veterinary purposes; mosquito killing preparations for application to mosquito nets; insect repellents, all for application to the skin, clothing, wrist bands, head bands or ankle bands; insect repelling ankle, neck and wrist bands, collars and tags; swabs, antiseptic cream, bandages, surgical tape, sterile gauze, cotton wool, cotton wool wipes for medical use, cotton buds, antiseptic spray and cream; medicated mint-based or mint-flavoured confectionery; mint-flavoured chewing gum for medical use; mint for pharmaceutical purposes; fumigating preparations; any of the foregoing goods suitable for use on animals or adapted for use on animals, including additives for animal foods and animal care products for veterinary use.