Codex drops gold standard approach
The World Health Organization’s food supplements regulation guideline body, Codex, has broadened its definition of what can be considered worthy scientific evidence to back health claims.
Archives for November 12, 2008
Brain link to mother’s high fat diet and offspring’s obesity: Rat study
A high fat diet during pregnancy may bring about changes in the offsring’s brain that makes them more prone to over-eating and obesity throughout their lives, according to a new rat study that may help explain the rise in childhood obesity.
GOED prepares omega-3 authorized health claim submission
An omega-3 trade association is preparing to apply to the FDA for an upgrade of the heart health claim linked to omega-3s from a qualified health claim to an authorized health claim.
Chr Hansen taking control in Eastern cultures push
Chr Hansen says that inauguration of a new legal entity within Romania is far from just a cosmetic change to their expansion plans and will offer greater control in the development and sale of its dairy cultures.
Promising stevia sales ahead of GRAS
Sales of a stevia supplement across the US could hint at the potential demand for the natural sweetener in food and beverages as GRAS notification is expected within days.
Kemin hones eye health vision
Kemin Health has launched an initiative with the American Optometric Association (AOA) to deliver eye health information to optometrists and their patients as it expands its lutein-based, eye health education program.
Vitamins E and C not OK for CVD
Vitamin E and C do not prevent cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week.