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The regulatory status of supplements sold out of the Channel Islands is under the spotlight in the UK, as a House of Commons motion urges a strategy to address unfair and illegal competition to protect consumers and responsible businesses.
The Afriplex hoodia cultivation programme is yielding its first harvest this year and is expected to significantly increase supply of plant material available to meet growing demand from the weight management market.
Ingredients supplier Taiyo International announced it has expanded self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) through an independent panel of scientific experts.
Friesland Foods is to enter a joint venture with Australian dairy group Warrnambool as part of plans to help meet growing demand in the country for prebiotic ingredients.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has removed folic acid from its recommendation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women and also dismissed antioxidant supplements for primary or secondary prevention.