Omega-3 group appoints new chairman
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) has elected EPAX’s Baldur Hjaltason as its new chairman, replacing Croda’s David Shannon.
Archives for November 29, 2010
NDA: EC gave inadequate guidance on health claims
The depressingly high rejection rate for ‘article 13.1’ health claims is hardly surprising given the nature of the submission process, according to one member of the expert panel tasked with assessing them.
German court rejects use of negative EFSA cranberry opinions
Negative European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim opinions cannot be used to block claims, a German court has determined.
Smoothies may offer higher bioavailability and greater cancer protection: Study
Consumption of apple smoothies may increase the bioavailability of polyphenols in the colon, compared with juice, and possibly offer greater protection against chronic disease and cancer.
FTC to POM: Our claim standards are not new
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it has not set any new claim substantiation “rules” in a new court action against California-based pomegranate player, POM Wonderful.
Danisco expands and updates French cultures site
Danisco has completed the next phase of its cultures capacity expansion with the opening of modernised and enlarged facilities in Epernon, France, allowing it to reduce response times for DVI cultures.
NutraJobs – People on the move
NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including appointments at Fluxome, Comax Flavors, and Sterling Technology.
EU food safety left rudderless by Commission move on BPA
The hand on the tiller that is food safety in Europe has been left somewhat unsteady by the recent regulatory actions taken by the European Commission on BPA and food colours – moves that are pandering to consumer fear and showing contempt for the food...
Magnesium reduces sudden heart failure risk for women: Harvard study
Increased intakes of magnesium-rich foods are associated with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, says new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.