Regulatory
FDA Says Yes to More Acacia Gum
A Nexira petition gives manufacturers more opportunities to use the fiber-boosting acacia gum.
FTC Seeks $34 Million Redress from Four Weight-Loss Marketers
The agency has also launched a new website to help media outlets identify deceptive weight-loss ads.
FTC to Crack Down on “Deceptive” Weight-Loss Products
The crackdown will focus on a wide range of weight-loss products, including food additives, skin creams, and dietary supplements.
USDA Mulls Coexistence with GM Crops
The agency is seeking public comments on how to communicate "coexistence" strategies.
Canada Approves Flax Health Claim for Lower Cholesterol
The health claim will relate to whole and milled flax products.
Eggshell Ingredients Now Kosher, Halal
The ingredients offer benefits for joint, skin, and animal health.
Are Energy Drinks the New Tobacco?
Analysis of a proposed advertising ban in the context of Joe Camel
Tongkat Ali Gains Approval
GRAS status and approval from Health Canada complement emerging science on the benefits of this potential testosterone booster.
Enforcement on Endorsements
Tips for avoiding legal risk by disclosing connections between advertisers and endorsers.
FDA Nearing Ban of Trans Fats
The agency moves to reclassify partially hydrogenated oils as food additives.
California to Introduce Prop 65 Notices
Governor Jerry Brown signs an amendment choosing notices before what are oftentimes "frivolous shakedown" lawsuits.
Soda and Junk Food Taxes in Mexico
The Mexican government hopes to tackle obesity with taxes on unhealthy foods.
United States and Japan Streamline Organic Standards
Beginning next year, manufacturers will not need to obtain both country's certifications to conduct business in the United States and Japan.
AHPA and QAI Release Organic Supplement Guidance
The free guidance explains how to manufacture and market organic dietary supplements.
How to Deal With the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation
Companies seem to be coping with the regulations through a variety of strategies.
FDA Grants Health Claim for Whole Grains and Diabetes
It's a wordy one, but a health claim nonetheless.
Barry Callebaut Gets Cocoa Health Claim
A European health claim supports cocoa flavanols for their contribution to healthy blood flow.
Taura’s Fruit Products Found to Have Low GI Benefits
Tests on URC concentrated fruit products show they provide a slow release of energy.
Brazil Explores New Functional and Health Claims Rules
The country’s determinations are set to impact other countries considering similar regulations.
ASEAN Health Supplement Regulations Workshop
EAS to hold informational workshop at Vitafoods Asia.
Former FDA GMP Program Manager Tapped By NSF International
Bradford Williams appointed to lead dietary supplement GMP facility registration program.
Vitatech Joins ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program
The company pledges to support cinnamon for three years.
Substantiating "Made in USA" Claims for Dietary Supplements
Understanding and Using NSF Certifications
IADSA Codex Workshop a Success
Conference in India geared to help New Delhi-based decision makers.
Promitor Approved as a Dietary Fiber in Canada
Tate & Lyle’s soluble corn fiber product is the latest in a list of approvals.
NSF Green-Lights Another Klean Athlete Formulation
KLEAN-D vitamin D supplement is the seventh supplement in the product range deemed free of banned substances.
EU Eases Rosemary Restrictions
The antioxidant can now be used in low fat meat, poultry and fish products.
EFSA Approves Folate Claim for Neural Tube Defects
Panel also issues dosage recommendations.
FDA Defines “Gluten-Free” for Food Labels
The legal U.S. limit for gluten in a "gluten-free" product is now 20 parts per million.