IOM report: One step forward, two steps back
The call for better biomarkers to substantiate health claims is a bold and timely move, but we need to move away from trying to judge foods as pharmaceuticals.
Archives for May 16, 2010
Polish firm reformulating based on positive EFSA opinions
Poland’s Europharma Alliance said reformulation of its chewable products for children, which it will showcase at Vitafoods in Geneva, was informed by the positive opinions given to iron and iodine by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Canada proposes exemption regs for health products
Health Canada has published proposed regulations that would allow certain natural health products to continue to be sold in Canada while they complete the full licensing process.
Could taurine help reduce acrylamide in foods?
Taurine, the ingredient most famously linked to energy drinks, may help reduce levels of acrylamide in foods, suggests new research from Korea.
First quarter bears fruit for Frutarom
Frutarom has reported a positive start to 2010, indicated that the acquisition-hungry firm is back on track after a tough 12 months.
Novel process allows 'highest quality' omega-3 concentrations
Novel technology allows KD-Pharma, the fully-owned subsidiary of health care products company Bioseutica, to produce what it claims to be the market’s safest and highest quality omega-3 concentrations.
Brown algae extract seeks weight management health claim
French start-up Algues et Mer has lodged an article 13.5 proprietary and emerging science weight management health claim for a brown algae extract under the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR).
One day to Vitafoods - a word from the organisers
One day to go until Vitafoods opens it's doors in Geneva. Event director Chris Lee gives a glimpse at last minute preparations, and what will be hot at this year's show. Snail syrup... you heard it hear first.