Archives for April 24, 2007

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Germany elaborates nutrient profiles for health claims

By  Stephen Daniells

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has released its proposals for elaborating nutrient profiles, one of the most controversial elements of Europe's proposed health claims law.

Probiotic teams more useful than single strain - study

By  Stephen Daniells

A combination of different probiotics strains reduces the ability of potentially pathogenic bacteria to colonise the gut more than single strains, says new research that proposes industry should look to expand research in this area.

Ireland earmarks millions for functional food research

By  Jess Halliday

Ireland has formally launched its marine functional foods research programme, pledging to spend €5.2m towards becoming a leader in the global market for foods with added health benefits.

Health Canada builds monograph resources for industry

By  Clarisse Douaud

Canada's Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) has issued new ingredient monographs for Ashwagandha and revised ingredient monographs for Blessed Thistle and 'Heal-All', as part of the government's efforts to compile authoritative reference...