Archives for June 3, 2008

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UK doctors told not to recommend omega-3s and plant sterols

By  Shane Starling

The UK National Health Service (NHS) has published guidelines advising doctors not to recommend omega-3 food supplements and plant stanol and sterol functional foods to patients who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Has stevia broken US dietary supplement shackles?

By  Shane Starling

The hype surrounding stevia has been ratcheted up another notch after the US's largest supplier announced it is launching the natural sweetener beyond the dietary supplements aisle for the first time.

EU slaps anti-dumping duties on Chinese citric acid

By  Dominique Patton

The European Union has slapped anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of citric acid after an investigation concluded two European producers have been injured by unfair competition.

National Starch expands certified organic starch offerings

By  Jess Halliday

National Starch is extending its range of Novation functional native starches to include two new starches from waxy maize that are suitable for use in products geared towards the certified organic trend.

FDA requires bakery group allergen-action

By  Neil Merrett

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given a natural baked goods manufacturer 15 days to provide information on changes made to its allergen labelling policy for some of its bread products or face a possible injunction.