EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA turns down beta-glucan immunity health claim
The latest negative health claim opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) finds no immune benefits linked to a yeast extract supplied by German firm Leiber.
Archives for May 27, 2010
Cognis comments spark €3.4bn buy-out figure
Speculation about typical asset valuing ion the chemicals industry by Cognis’s chief financial officer, Marco Panichi, has led to a figure of €3.4bn being attached to the German ingredient company, as buy-out speculation mounts.
Health claims will change – not stifle – innovation, NDA panel member
The EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation is unlikely to stifle innovation within the food industry as many fear, according to a member of the European Food Safety Authority’s NDA panel speaking in London yesterday.
Dairy industry gives Codex meeting a mixed review
A recent Codex meeting considering proposals on labelling additives and nutrients has received a mixed reception from dairy trade representatives.
Industry positive about GAO herbals report and Senate meeting
Industry has responded positively to Wednesday’s Senate meeting on food supplements for the elderly, with its concerns about the need to increase FDA funding given a good hearing along with its affirmation of good practice as outlined in DSHEA.
Healthy tea extracts offer tasty functional beverages opportunity
High-quality, concentrated tea extracts could offer natural functionality, according to a trends report from global carton packaging and filling machines company SIG Combibloc.