Regulatory
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.
Natural Products Groups Take a Stand on GMO Labeling
Earlier this week, NPA and AHPA announced support for various GMO labeling schemes.
EU Approves Health Claim for Alpha-Cyclodextrin Dietary Fiber for Lower Blood Sugar
Alpha-cyclodextrin is often used in the food industry as a water-soluble dietary fiber, in products such as dairy, bakery, muesli bars, and breakfast cereals.
InSea2 Diabetes Ingredient Now Organic Certified
Ecocert organic certification is recognized by USDA.
Several MegaFood Whole-Food Products Verified Non-GMO
MegaFood’s Blood Builder, Wild Blueberry, Magnesium, Calcium, and Calcium Magnesium and Potassium supplements are now certified non-GMO.
Skin Elasticity, Wrinkle Reduction Are Not Health Claims, EFSA Says
EFSA responds to a health claim application from collagen protein firm Gelita.
Canada Grants Cereboost Ginseng Cognitive Claims
The health claims apply to Cereboost when included at a 200 mg daily dose.
Canada Approves Sunfiber Brand as Dietary Fiber Source
Sunfiber can help lower postprandial glucose levels by more than 20%.
A Non-DMAA World: The Status of DMAA in Today's Dietary Supplements Market
Has FDA effectively slammed the door shut on DMAA?
Organic Rulings Affect Use of Annatto and Beta-Carotene Colors
The National Organic Standards Board is prohibiting nonorganic annatto extract, while welcoming algae as a new source of beta-carotene extract.
Commerce Moves Closer to Xanthan Gum Antidumping Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce determines final dumping margins for Chinese and Austrian producers of xanthan gum.
GRAS vs. NDI
Which provides the better regulatory pathway?
New York's New Sports Supplement Bill
A New York senator proposes a new bill targeting the sports performance market.
Caffeine Labeling
Labeling caffeine content is a job for all industry members.
NDI Draft Guidance: New Suggestions on What Data Firms Should Submit to Identify an NDI
Five dietary supplement associations sent new comments to FDA recently regarding the agency’s new dietary ingredient (NDI) draft guidance and NDI ingredient identity.
Satiety-Promoting Chocolate Wafer Concept Meets EFSA Standards
The Israel-based private-label confectionery manufacturer selected ingredients that meet EFSA weight management claims or that are clinically proven: glucomannan and potato-derived ingredient Slendesta.
