Regulatory
Health Canada Grants Health Claims to Five Lallemand Probiotic Formulas
The claims are in the areas of digestive health, natural defenses, and stress.
Association Report Recommends China Adopt Notification System Instead of Registration
The association says the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce will use the paper to prepare for the 2013 Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade talks.
Life Extension Gets NSF GMP Registration
NSF’s GMP registration program enables manufacturers to become independently registered by NSF International to meet GMP requirements.
Kemin’s Animal Nutrition Plant Gets FSSC Certified
Kemin says that although GFSI-recognized certifications are considered a quality standard for the food industry, this recognition is unique for a feed ingredient manufacturer.
Kemin Disputes EFSA Health Claims Rejection for Weight Loss Ingredient Slendesta
In its February 12–published opinion, EFSA said that none of the studies Kemin submitted as evidence show an effect of Slendesta on reduced body weight.
An Update on China’s Health Product Registration Trends
Are changes in registration methods, health claims, and product approvals in China's future?
FTC Upholds Judge’s Decision that POM Wonderful Made Unsupported Health Claims, Says Two Randomized Controlled Trials Needed to Support Any Claims
In its final order, the Commission stated that disease-related claims should be supported by two RCTs.
Updated: Groups Submit Comments on Codex’s Proposed Draft Standard for Fish Oil
If successful, this standard will be the first Codex Alimentarius standard created for fish oils.
FDA GRAS Nod for AlphaSize A-GPC Ingredient for Mental Health, Sports
Chemi Nutra describes AlphaSize as a “safe, natural, and rapidly absorbed form of choline..."
Washington State is Newest GMO Labeling Battleground
Activists secured enough signatures to introduce I-522, "The People's Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act."
NPF Legal Advisory Chair Talks Misleading Ads with FTC
On behalf of the Truth in Advertising Campaign, Marc Ullman presented FTC with 26 non-compliant marketers of dietary supplements.
ERNA Offers Free EU Health Claims Guidance
Understanding the new EU health claims legislation just got easier.
FDA Extends Deadline for 2012 Food Facility Registration Renewal
Technical difficulties delayed public access to the renewal process, so FDA is offering a deadline extension.
X2 Performance Brand Gets NSF for Sport Nod
Certification indicates the company’s X2Performance supplement does not contain banned athletic substances.
Belgium Publishes First Guidelines on EU Health Claim Wording
Regulatory consultant EAS Strategic Advice (Brussels) said it expects other member states to follow suit with their own guidelines in 2013.
Cyvex Nutrition Gets Halal Certification
“Cyvex recognizes the importance of this dietary standard to the 1.9 billion Muslims living across the world,” said Constance Ostler, director of sales and marketing.
Best of 2012 Services Provider: EAS Strategic Advice
This consultancy guides companies through the international regulatory arena.
Best of 2012 Industry Leader: Megan Westgate
Megan Westgate leads the nonprofit Non-GMO Project, whose reach is growing.
Reminiscing about the Dietary Supplement Industry's Early Days
Author Rhonda Lauritzen chats with American Botanical Council founder and executive director Mark Blumenthal about how the dietary supplement industry has changed since the early days-and what lies ahead.
Canada Approves Stevia for Foods and Beverages
Health Canada now defines stevia as a food additive, not a Natural Heath Product.
Canada Adopts New Food Safety Law
The Safe Food for Canadians Act saw unanimous approval in Parliament.
EAS Offering Last-Chance EU Claims Workshop
Register now. The event is limited to 25 participants.
Negative Dietary Supplement Report from the Department of Health and Human Services
Will a new, negative Department of Health and Human Services report follow the dietary supplements industry for years?
Dietary Supplement GMP Weak Spots : An Auditor’s Perspective
NSF International auditors share their insights on common GMP problem areas.
EU Health Claims Regulation: Italian Association Files Complaint
Another complaint is filed-this time by an Italian association-over the EU’s health claims regulation.
First Self-Affirmed GRAS Database Debuts at SupplySide West from Regulatory Consultant AIBMR
AIBMR says it introduced the database in response to public calls for more transparency surrounding the self-affirmed GRAS process.
Higher Dosage of Chromax Brand Chromium GRAS Affirmed
The higher dosage level was self-affirmed GRAS by an independent panel.
Prinova Gets BRC Certified
The BRC’s certification program is internationally recognized for indicating adherence to global food safety and quality standards.
Health Canada Approves Supplement with Immune-Health Epicor Ingredient
Products containing 500 mg of Epicor can now bear this claim in the Canadian market: “Helps reduce incidence of cold and flu symptoms.”
Olive Fruit Extract Opextan Gets GRAS Affirmed
The Opextan brand of olive fruit extract from Indena S.p.A. (Milan) has been self-affirmed GRAS, enabling its use as a food ingredient at daily levels up to 1,062 mg.