FSA seeks views on food supplement amendments
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for comments on proposals to permit the continued use of 67 vitamin and mineral sources in England.
Archives for September 30, 2009
Naturex builds sports case for Powergrape
Supplements containing a Naturex grape extract may improve the performance of elite athletes during competition, according to a new study.
FSA opposes omega-3 claims that would ‘mislead consumers’
With the doors closed on an EC meeting due to decide the future of omega-3 nutrient content claims, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has suggested it opposes the proposed labelling.
CSPI files against Bayer as selenium claim products not recalled
The Center for Science in the Public Interest says it has filed a lawsuit against Bayer over claims on One A Day supplements that selenium could prevent prostate cancer, on the grounds that existing products bearing the claim were not recalled.
Researchers seek to improve soy tocopherol concentration
Scientists have investigated the concentration of tocopherols among various soybean genotypes in different environments to ultimately improve the quality of functional food ingredients.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA says yes to third of first Article 13.1 claims
Around one third of the first batch of article 13.1 health claim applications have drawn positive opinions from EFSA. Professor Albert Flynn, the head of EFSA’s health claims assessment panel, tells NutraIngredients.com why some claims were favoured over...
Burcon receives US patent allowance for protein isolate
Canadian firm Burcon has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for its Puratein canola protein isolate.
Foods for beauty in the spotlight: Euromonitor
Anti-aging and beauty from within are expected to be in the functional food spotlight, despite the recent shadow cast over the category by the high profile failure of Danone’s Essensis beauty yogurt, say analysts.