Generic health claim for saturated fats agreed
The UK-based Joint Health Claims Initiative (JHCI) has concluded its deliberations on a generic health claim for reduced saturated fat in the diet.
Archives for December 3, 2001
Cancer suspect in human milk
A food chemical known to cause cancer in rats has been discovered in human breast milk, according to a group of Canadian researchers.
GMO's: Let the consumer decide
At present the United States is locked into a battle with the European Union over the marketing of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) crops.
Profits slide for soya milk producer
Vitasoy International , Hong Kong's top soya milk producer, said on Friday that initial investments in Australia caused a slide in its net profits for the six months ended in September.
Parents concerned over misleading health claims for kids foods
Parents are concerned about misleading health claims made for foods targeted at children, according to research commissioned by the UK Food Standards Agency.
Ancient Chinese medical remedy offers promise for cancer patients
Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have discovered a promising potential treatment for cancer among the ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine.