DS quality, safety, efficacy no problem for 80 percent of Americans
A new survey has found high levels of interest, understanding and respect for the quality of dietary supplements in the US.
Archives for October 23, 2008
Enzymes enable greener value-added products, review claims
Enzyme technology can be a more economical and environmentally friendly way of converting low value agricultural produce and transgenic plants into high-value industrial products like health foods and sweeteners, says a new review.
Lutein and zeaxanthin can benefit colon cancer, say researchers
Korean researchers have found alga-extracted carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce colon cancer growths.
Dispatches from SupplySide West
FDA should lift stevia import alert, says ABC
The American Botanical Council has called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind its "outdated import alert" on stevia.
Dispatches from SupplySide West
GMP inspection reports available online, says FDA
An update to this article has been published here.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the first round of GMP inspection reports on its website, according to the director of the agency’s Division of Dietary Supplement Programs, Dr...
The coffee and energy drink caffeine divide
Coffee and tea-based products are free from the caffeine labelling requirements of energy drinks. But is this in consumers’ best interests? Neil Merrett reports.
Codex gold standard science approach flawed, says IADSA
Global food regulation guideline body, Codex Alimentrius needs to rethink its ‘gold standard’ policy on the science required to back health claims, says a global food supplements group.
More responsive e-packaging on the horizon
Printed electronics will provide added value packaging to enable food and drink companies enhance their existing brands with multiple promotion, safety, security and entertainment features, claims a RFID and smart packaging consultant firm.