Enzymotec wins Israeli phytosterol patent
Israeli-based lipid specialist, Enzymotec, has been granted a home turf patent for the composition and production of its phytosterol ingredient, Cardiobeat.
Archives for January 21, 2009
EC registers vitamin upper limit concerns
The Irish Association of Health Stores (IAHS) has come away from a European Parliament Petitions Committee meeting confident its concerns about appropriate maximum permitted levels (MPLs) for food supplements are being listened to at European Union level.
AHPA publishes heavy metals GMP guidance
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has published a heavy metals white paper it says will assist industry to comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
New report breaks down global mood foods market
Mood foods are emerging as the latest niche in the functional foods market, and are expected to experience continued growth, according to a new market report.
Food stamp changes may not aid healthy eating
A USDA paper examining the implications of proposed changes to the Food Stamp Program (FSP) has concluded that they may force prices higher for healthy foods, and discourage participation in the program.
Reduced CoQ10 shows superior bioavailability: SGTI study
A reduced formulation of Coenzyme Q10 was better absorbed than a standard commercial formulation in a senior population sample, suggests a small company-sponsored study.
Herbal medicines should be regulated: UK survey
A Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) commissioned survey has found 77 per cent of adults believe botanical medicines should be regulated.
Chinese milk safety targeted in multinational team-up
DSM has announced its intentions to work with players from throughout the Chinese dairy industry in attempts to ensure improved safety throughout the country’s milk supply chain.
IOM creates benchmarks to track Americans’ health
A new report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) provides a range of indicators that will be used as yardsticks to track progress in improving the health of Americans.