Archives for May 8, 2013

Study finds ‘no clear evidence’ of calcium supplements affecting cardiovascular death

There is ‘no clear evidence’ that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, says a new analysis from an international team of researchers.

ABC mourns the passing of American herbalist Cascade Anderson Geller

The American Botanical Council has expressed its sadness at the sudden and sad news of the death of American herbalist, educator, and environmental activist Cascade Anderson Geller.

'Food-based' cosmetics gaining momentum as a trend

Food-based ingredients are continuing to emerge as a key trend in the cosmetics industry as many beauty companies target the growing segment by creating product lines that incorporate natural ingredients.

Website content an extension of labeling: FDA warning letter shows companies need to ‘think about their real estate space’

The FDA has issued a warning letter for a company website that links to articles with disease claims cause products to be drugs (FDA), causing the products linked to such articles to be drugs.

Association to hold seminar on 'The Non-GMO Future'

UNPA: ‘We sense that the GMO issue is substantially more significant than dietary supplement companies think’

Dietary supplement manufacturers need to consider the implications of possible GMO labeling initiatives, with the issue more challenging than many think, says UNPA’s Loren Israelsen.