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MEPs slam EFSA’s handling of botanical & supplement health claims

MEPs slam EFSA’s handling of botanical & supplement health claims

By Mike Stones

The European Food Safety Authority’s evaluation of Article 13.1 health claims, particularly concerning botanicals and food supplements, contravenes consumer choice and damages small and medium-sized businesses, warns an influential group of MEPs.

Complaint on Healthspan supplements claims not upheld: ASA

Complaint on Healthspan supplements claims not upheld: ASA

By Jess Halliday

Claim-related complaints about product adverts and brand names of UK mail order supplements firm Healthspan have not been upheld by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), as the catalogue contains a disclaimer stating they are not intended to treat,...

It would appear pharma giant Pfizer has gargantuan supplement ambitions as it buys Danish player, Ferrosan

Pfizer acquires Danish food supplements operation

By Shane Starling

Pfizer has acquired the consumer healthcare business of Danish firm Ferrosan for an undisclosed fee in what the pharma giant says, “is an excellent strategic fit that strengthens our presence in dietary supplements”.

Weight loss is never easy especailly when palpitations, gastritis, abdominal pain and insomnia are part of the package

UK warns against herbal weight loss supplement

By Shane Starling

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning against a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) after adverse reactions indicated it contained an unauthorised, unspecified pharma ingredient.

Biotivia is hoping its resveratrol supplements will make a splash in the UK, but admits regulatory challenges remain

Biotivia launches first UK resveratrol supplement

By Ben Bouckley

Herbal supplement producer Biotivia has launched a resveratrol supplement onto the UK high street for the first time, but has expressed frustration at the EU regulatory climate.

Food supplements remain popular in Poland

Food supplements drive sluggish Polish OTC growth

By Shane Starling

The Polish over-the-counter (OTC) market may be slowing due to lower sickness numbers, but food supplements continue to perform strongly, according to a new report from PMR Publications.

How significant will the botanicals reprieve turn out to be?

NHCR botanicals removal provides a longevity loophole?

By Shane Starling

The European Commission decision to remove around 2000 submissions for botanical extracts from the 2006 nutrition and health claims process will allow substances to remain on-market, and may provide a loophole to help companies thinking about herbal medicinal...

Weight loss supplements don’t work, claim reveiws

Weight loss supplements don’t work, claim reveiws

By Lorraine Heller

Two papers presented at an international obesity conference yesterday have found that a range of the most popular weight loss supplements available on the market are no more effective than a placebo.

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