Obama picks Hamburg to head FDA
President Obama has named his pick for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner: Food safety and bioterrorism expert Dr Margaret Hamburg.
Archives for March 16, 2009
USDA says American ginseng must be COOL
All ginseng entering the US market is now required to be labeled with its country of origin after a US Department of Agriculture final rule kicked in today.
Lack of vitamin D could lead to fatter teens: Study
Adolescents with high intakes of vitamin D may have lower overall body fat and lower amounts of abdominal fat, says a new study from the Medical College of Georgia, US.
Could sugar shake off its bad boy image?
Sugar could be shedding its bad boy image to take a surprise spot on the public’s list of trusted ingredients, as manufacturers look to appeal to more savvy consumers.
Calcium may boost weight loss, but only if you’re deficient
Calcium supplements for obese people with low calcium levels could produce weight loss of up to six kilograms, says a new study from Canada.
EFSA rejects omega-3 antioxidant claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has turned down an article 13.5 health claim linking omega-3 consumption and boosted antioxidant activity in the body.
FDA approves vitamin D fortification of soy foods
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended its food additive regulations to allow for soy-based foods and drinks to be fortified with vitamin D.
Danone gives weight to satiety sector
Weight management is a big issue at Danone as Shane Starling found out when he spoke to the French dairy group’s manager of sensory and consumer science, Alexandra Boelrijk, after a recent conference on the subject in Amsterdam.