Critic says FDA’s slow enforcement makes ‘DSHEA 2.0’ a side issue
Industry critic Dr Pieter Cohen, MD, said FDA's enforcement is overly deliberate, making any discussion about revisions to DSHEA more or less moot.
Archives for April 16, 2019
Quicksilver pitches new keto product to biohackers
Quicksilver Scientific promoted a new keto supplement at a ‘biohacking’ conference earlier this month.
Pharma exec seeks to make splash with bioavailability enhanced curcumin
A new player in the crowded curcumin field has debuted with a ‘super micronized’ product.
Winemaking byproduct has potential for fiber fortification, says new study from Brazil
An extract of grape pomace, a solid byproduct of winemaking, has a “promising application [as an] antioxidant dietary fiber ingredient,” report researchers from Brazil.
GOED director: ‘We need to start educating consumers about GOED’
GOED expands ‘proud member’ logo to finished product brands
GOED, an omega-3 industry trade group, is now offering its ‘Proud Member’ logo license to consumer packaged goods companies as part of its efforts to raise awareness about the group among consumers.
Guest article: CRN's Steve Mister on DSHEA at 25
DSHEA Was Not Carved in Stone
Want to spark controversy? Just suggest to some audiences that it’s time to amend DSHEA.
How to make science-based nutrition sexy? Change the tech, before tech changes nutrition
The world of nutrition has evolved faster than education or legislation and it’s time for nutrition experts to be at the forefront of new technologies set to shake the industry, because if you can’t beat them, you have to join them.
Researchers positive but cautious of 50% autism symptom reduction after faecal transplant
Children diagnosed with autism, who took part in a faecal transplant procedure, found symptoms linked to the condition reduced by almost half, as the study also highlighted the long-term health benefits.
NEWS IN BRIEF
EFSA deem protein isolates safe for extended use in infant formula and supplements
The European Food and Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) concludes that whey basic protein isolates are safe under new proposed conditions of use.
International branding no longer enough for success in China formula market: Advanced Lipids boss
International formula brands can no longer purely trade on their global reputations to guarantee success in China, with more consumers eager to purchase products that closely mimic breastmilk.
BLIS plans further NPD and APAC expansion on back of good performance and TGA approval
New Zealand probiotics firm BLIS Technologies has its eye on new product development and APAC growth, spurred by its recent financial performance and an additional Australian regulatory approval.
Sirio Pharma launches global plan to tap into trends for 'transparent and clean label' supplements
China's Sirio Pharma has announced a global collaborative R&D effort involving its 100-plus scientists and industry experts to boost innovation for its customers in APAC, Europe and the US.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Japanese giants Kirin to showcase functional food innovation strategy
The deputy director of Kirin's Business Creation Department is set to showcase how the firm is striving to meet the needs of the ageing population by maximising the immunity benefits of functional foods at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit.