French food safety agency to be merged
The French Food Safety agency (AFSSA) is to be merged with the French Agency for Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (AFSSET).
Archives for January 11, 2010
Natraceutical: Cocoa fibre shows potential for blood pressure cuts
A fibre from cocoa husks may reduce blood pressure and boost heart health, suggests new research with rats from Natraceutical.
Melamine scandal 'potentially very damaging' to Chinese ingredients industry
A leading food analyst has warned that the latest Chinese melamine scandal could have a major impact on global trade in food ingredients.
Blueberries may boost memory in older adults: Study
Supplemental blueberries for only 12 weeks may boost memory in older people with early memory problems, says a new study from the US.
Japan to ban 125 nutrients including glucosamine form
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has signaled its intention to blacklist 125 nutrients including forms of glucosamine, aloe vera and krill because it says they are not being used in products, according to the US Department of...
Czechs: EC must clarify food supplement enforcement policies
The European Commission needs to let the European supplements industry know how the Food Supplements Directive (FSD) will be enforced across the 27-member bloc, as companies deal with existing stocks that contain now prohibited nutrients, a Czech trade...
Cold snap could last longer for food sector
“More snow on the way.” So say the weathermen, and Europe is stocking up and hunkering down for a long, cold winter. But while the fluffy flakes will halt, at least come Spring, for the food sector the chill could be felt throughout 2010.
Insomnia herb price hike causes sleepless nights for suppliers
A 10-fold increase in the price of the Griffonia simplicifolia extract – 5-HTP – is stalling market development as manufacturers think twice about incorporating the ingredient into food matrices.
New UK battle to save high dose supplements
Time is of the essence to ensure vitamins and minerals in food supplements across the EU bloc are set at levels that will not decimate national industries and restrict consumer choice, claims a UK supplements lobby group as it kick starts a fresh campaign.