Archives for January 6, 2011

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CIAA hopes for novel foods conclusion in next 6 months

By Jess Halliday

The CIAA is confident that the incoming Hungarian presidency of the EU will finalise the long-awaited amended novel foods regulation in the next six months, but points out a number of outstanding issues.

Cyvex's Cognisetin receives US patent as memory enhancer

By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance (NOA) for the branded ingredient Cognisetin. The patent is specific to methods of using flavonoids to enhance memory.

EuraCran reacts to French note on cranberry PAC methods

By Jess Halliday

EuraCran plans to seek a modification or cancellation of the French DGCCRF notification on the appropriate method for assessing PAC in cranberry products that bear a health claim, as it claims there are “factual or scientific mistakes” in the evaluation.

Vitamin Angels and DSM target Indian vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin charity Vitamin Angels and DSM’s Sight and Life are addressing vitamin A deficiency in Indian children by establishing a sustainable supply and distribution system promoting “local ownership” of the deficiency problem.