ASA puts maca claims to bed following Facebook fallout
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned a Facebook user not to repost claims that a Multi-Maca supplement could up sperm count for men and enhance fertility for women.
Archives for June 14, 2016
Australia
Industry reacts strongly to Labor’s plan to cut natural therapy rebate
Australia’s complementary medicines industry has warned the opposition Labor party that its new policy to cut the rebate for natural therapies was a “false economy” that would only succeed in damaging the nation’s health.
PLT assembles dossier of memory claims for Synapsa ingredient
Memory claims are a potential pitfall for marketers of cognitive health products. One ingredient supplier has made navigating those troubled waters easier.
JW Nutritionals expands, riding the wave of a 'changed' sports nutrition sphere
Texas-based contract manufacturer JW Nutritionals is riding a wave of demand with the opening of a new facility in Plano.
Global project uses fruit by-product to boost food nutrient content
A fruit by-product could potentially enrich the nutrient content of popular foods as an international project looks to investigate its effect on taste and colour.
MEPs vote to veto 4 caffeine health claims
The European Parliament’s Environment and Public Health Committee (ENVI) has adopted a last-minute motion that could see four controversial caffeine claims vetoed in a move the energy drink sector warns could result in yet more years of "legal uncertainty”.
'When the price is low you should be suspicious.'
Action needed to curb boswellia adulteration: QC analyst
Boswellia serrata adulteration remains a major problem in the EU and elsewhere and responsible players need to do more to identify fraudulent material and actors, an expert has said.
Pure Warrior expands supplement range with amino acid line
Pure Warrior has expanded its line of premium protein supplements to include a new high-performance amino acid range, says brand owner Swisse Wellness.
British Columbia Institute of Technology partners with UNPA
The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has announced a new formal, collaborative partnership with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) as its newest Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Partner.
China
Yakult eyes growth in western China with two new regional offices
Yakult is set to further expand its presence in China, with two sales branches set to open in Kunming and Nanning, says the firm.
Study supports cranberry + probiotics combination for anti-UTI benefits
A combination of proanthocyanidins (c-PAC) derived from cranberries with select probiotic strains may reduce the invasiveness of Escherichia coli, and help protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Why Holland & Barrett has seen 27.5% online sales growth in a year
Online sales for Holland & Barrett grew by 27.5% last year, which the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) says is thanks to its omni-channel strategy during exponential global expansion.
Nuclear safety: Popping iodine pills could spark ‘misinformed panic’
Following reports that the Dutch and Belgian governments are to increase distribution of iodine pills as a nuclear safety precaution, a leading iodine expert warns of the dangers of self-medication in populations who aren’t at immediate risk.