FDA says prenatal supplement is a drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Pan American Labs concerning the unauthorised drug marketing of its Neevo prenatal caplets.
Archives for December 1, 2009
Soy compounds may offer colon cancer protection
Natural lipid compounds found in soy may prevent the development of colon cancer, the third most deadly form of cancer, says a new study.
Danone resubmits marquee probiotic gut health claim
Danone has resubmitted an article 13.5 gut health claim for its flagship probiotic product, Activia, to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Symrise to scale up nutraceuticals portfolio
Flavour and fragrance company, Symrise, said is intending to scale up its production of ingredients for the functional food and supplements market with the development of a dedicated global business unit to drive its health and nutrition strategy.
Inulin-rich chicory extract passes tolerance test
An inulin-rich extract that also contains polyphenols and other bioactive compound is very well tolerated, says a new study from France that builds the science behind an emerging product.
Bioexx says canola protein has self-affirmed GRAS status
Canada’s Bioexx has announced it has that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein isolate Isolexx as self-affirmed GRAS (‘Generally Regarded as Safe’) for use in baked goods and other food products.
Covance backs 30,000sqf lab and Kellogg’s partnership
Covance will add a 30,000 square foot lab for nutritional chemistry and food safety by the fourth quarter of 2010, that will, at least to begin with, occupy much of its time testing for Kellogg’s.