One man’s hangover is another man’s health claim obstacle
Hangover supplement start-up Alcotox, known in the UK as Vital X, exemplifies holes in theoretically unified health claims regulation within the EU, legal hounds say.
Archives for November 6, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe: ‘Private label is an important growth opportunity for us’
Growth in private label and one of its recently launched MyTrition products already a top selling product, Vitamin Shoppe is planning more new product introductions by year end, said the company’s CEO.
Conclusion that herbal supplements causing more liver injuries disputed by expert
The incidence of liver damage caused on by herbal dietary supplements is on the rise, according to information presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. But those conclusions have been questioned by an...
EFSA issues intake advice for vitamin C but stops short of DRV
After years of deliberation the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has handed in recommendations for vitamin C and manganese intakes among European populations.
Capsugel becomes 1st capsule manufacturer to get Non-GMO Project verification
Capsugel, has become the first capsule company to be verified by the Non-GMO Project for two of its vegetarian capsules, Vcaps Plus and Plantcaps capsules, an announcement that has been welcomed by a leading supplement manufacturer.
Aker boosts Australasia team with new appointment
Aker BioMarine has expanded its team in Australasia by hiring Alex Tomlinson as its business development manager. Tomlinson will help lead the region's new office in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on nurturing existing business relationships and...
Attorney on I-522: Maybe it is time for GMO labeling supporters to revise strategy and focus on clear legal standards for non-GMO labeling instead?
With early results from Washington State’s ballot on GMO labeling (I-522) suggesting voters may narrowly reject it (click here) legal experts predict that while this particular battle may be lost, the war is far from over.
I-522 vote: Initial returns suggest voters in Washington State say NO to GMO labeling; but too close to call yet
Initial returns indicate that voters in Washington State have given the thumbs down to GMO labeling proposal I-522, in similar proportions to the vote on California's GMO labeling proposal Prop 37.