Italy ups maximum levels for vitamin D, B6 and iron in food supplements
Italy has increased the maximum permitted level (MPL) for vitamin D, B6 and iron permitted in food supplements.
Archives for March 18, 2013
Krill player launches sustainability scheme: 'You have to do more than is required'
Olympic Seafoods-owned krill player, Rimfrost, is trumpeting a new scheme that raises traceability levels in a sector that continues to suffer sustainability attacks despite independent sources calling the fishery one of the world’s best managed.
Maturation of fish oil sales leaves supplements seeking next growth driver
The explosive growth of fish oil omega 3s sales has buoyed the dietary supplement sector in recent years. With the fish oil market trending toward maturity, the industry needs a new standard bearer and there is no obvious candidate, said John Barrymore,...
Vitamin D supplements may battle muscle fatigue and improve efficiency
Supplementation with vitamin D could help to improve muscle functions in people with low levels of the sunshine vitamin, according to new research.
Will vitamin C price fixing victory constrain future Chinese cartel behavior?
A longstanding vitamin C price fixing case has reached conclusion with a $162 million judgment in the case involving four Chinese companies. While its a victory for the concept of private enforcement, it doesn’t mean cartel behavior by Chinese companies...