UPDATE: Two killed, one still missing in BASF explosion
Two workers have been killed, one person is still missing and eight have been seriously injured in the explosion at a BASF plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany yesterday.
Archives for October 17, 2016
'We find it strange ‘methodological limitations’ claimed by the panel were not specified'
‘Highly unsatisfactory’: Probi takes claim complaints to EC
The European Commission has asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to consider concerns raised by Swedish supplier Probi about the treatment of its rejected probiotic health claim.
‘World-first’ rapid Vitamin B12 deficiency test could boost fight against cognitive decline
Australian researchers have developed a world-first optical sensor that can detect vitamin B12 in diluted human blood – something they believe is a first step towards a low-cost and portable, vitamin B12 deficiency test.
ABC Adulterants Program speeds up publication schedule
The pace of publication for ABC’s Botanical Adulterants Program has been accelerating, with the group now claiming more than 25 communications of all types have been distributed.
DuPont: We want to see CFUs included for probiotic labeling
The Food and Drug Administration should include colony forming units or CFUs for probiotic labeling, says Amy Smith from DuPont, with a citizen’s petition a possible avenue for the change.
Consumers hooked on sustainable fish as global sales pass €4bn mark
A total of $4.6bn (€4.2bn) was spent on 659,399 tonnes of sustainable seafood last year, according the latest data published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Good Housekeeping creates new seal, incubator to identify & help develop healthier products
Media outlet and consumer product evaluation laboratory Good Housekeeping is launching a new nutrition seal and first-of-its kind food brand incubator to help companies create food and beverages that “inspire healthier eating habits” and make it easier...
FoodDrinkEurope promotes healthy eating with new website
Industry trade group FoodDrinkEurope has launched a new website to highlight industry efforts to promote healthier lifestyles.
Omega-3 body GOED signs China partnership with US-CHPA
Omega-3 trade body GOED is entering a partnership with the US-China Health Products Association (US-CHPA) to better serve its member companies in the Chinese market.
Infant nutrient found to lower hospital infection rate: Study
A protein that forms a key component of infant nutrition may play a significant role in reducing hospital-acquired infections in neonatal intensive care, according to US researchers.
Class actions have become sad part of doing business, attorney says
Having to deal with class actions suits has become an unfortunate fact of life for many dietary supplement companies, an attorney says.