Archives for October 18, 2011

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Member states urged not to veto health claim victories

By Shane Starling

The leading European food industry group, FoodDrinkEurope (FDE), has issued a missive urging member states not to kibosh positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim opinions for up to 130 nutrients.

French fat reduction firm to resubmit after EFSA health claim failure

By Shane Starling

Ceprodi KOT, the French diet firm that had an article 13.5, abdominal fat reduction health claim rejected by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in September, is already preparing a new submission that will focus on “cardiometabolic health”.

EU hails ground-breaking nano definition

By Rory Harrington

The European Commission said its newly unveiled common nanomaterial definition will provide a basis for clear regulation that will boost industry’s ability to develop products while safeguarding consumers.

IADSA congress addresses key supplement science questions

Micronutrient deficiencies, overconsumption, regulatory harmonisation and risk management of intake levels were some of the topics discussed at the 4th Annual International Alliance of Food/Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA) Scientific Forum held in...

Nordic Naturals launches DIY omega-3 fortification solution

By Elaine Watson

Nordic Naturals is targeting consumers that want to get the higher omega-3 dosages found in supplements - without popping pills - with the launch of a new “neutral-flavored” cod liver oil powder they can add to their own food.

Dispatches from SupplySide West

Imminent ‘seed event’ set to expose dry labbing issues?

By Stephen Daniells

The industry may be on the verge of facing up to potential ‘dry labbing’ issues, which could bring the issue to the forefront and ‘hopefully get this problem fixed’, says ChromaDex’s Frank Jaksch.