Was the USDA right to drop its online ORAC database?
More commentators have weighed into the debate over the value of ORAC data following the USDA’s decision to remove its ORAC database from its website.
Archives for June 14, 2012
BASF expands R&D center in Tarrytown, NY
BASF has expanded its R&D center in Tarrytown, New York as part of its strategy to provide a global network of technical and application support.
Florida firm accused of serious cGMP violations and unauthorized disease claims
Private label supplement distributor Caribe Natural has been warned by the FDA that it is still responsible for violations of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations and making drug claims on product labels, even though its supplements are...
EFSA speaks on disputed lutein claims: Only “normal vision” eligible
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has responded to industry bafflement about why it did not assess submitted eye health claims for the carotenoid, lutein, by saying the submitted claims were not “eligible” – without expanding on why its health...
UK university backed to locate probiotic mechanisms of action
UK researchers have begun a project investigating probitoic mechanisms in the gut and have been joined by a consortium called Food and Drink iNet.
Moringa oleifera trumps superfruit rivals in ORAC tests
Powder from the leaf of the Moringa Oleifera plant - a nutrient powerhouse claimed to rival baobab - has outperformed antioxidant-packed superfoods including acai, dark chocolate, garlic and blueberries in an ORAC test.