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Sensient Opens New Extraction Plant
The company has added a new CO2 extraction plant located in Indianapolis.
AlaskOmega Certified by MSC
AlaskOmega is a product of Organic Technologies (Coshocton, OH).
FDA Offers “At-a-Glance” Outline on Supplements AERs
The guidelines include information on who must report an AER, which events must be reported, how to submit an AER, and how long AER records must be kept.
UK Sends Warning about Spiked Online Slimming Supplements
MHRA includes a list of specific products that health agencies in Sweden, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, and the United States have warned about.
In Vitro Research Confirms Maitake D-Fraction Promotes Apoptosis
The company says that cancer cells treated with Maitake D-Fraction exhibited decreased cell viability in a dose-dependent manner.
PureCircle Partners with its Customer to Grow Stevia in Paraguay
PureCircle has planted the first 13 hectares of stevia in Itapúa, Paraguay, in fields owned by Kress Group.
Beware DMAA Masked as “Geranium”
DMAA is a stimulant that has been linked to heatstroke-induced adverse cardiovascular events.
Cargill to Acquire Animal Nutrition Company
Provimi’s nutritional expertise, plus portfolio of premixes, additives, and ingredients, will complement Cargill’s strengths in animal feed and its global supply chain.
Vidya Herbs Gets NSF GMP Certification
The company is also USDA certified organic and kosher certified by Star-K.
Bio-Cat Joins CRN, NPA
The company has voting rights in both associations.
Standard Process Launches Canine Joint Support
The product contains ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, glucosamine, and chondroitin.
NDI Guidance: NDI Versus GRAS Ingredients
Is FDA regulating NDIs like GRAS substances and food additives?
Finding Balance: Dietary Supplement Regulations Versus Consumer Access
Dietary supplements face broader acceptance, along with tighter scrutiny.
Editor's Page: Don’t Be Lazy
Demand and sales for functional food are up. What’s not to love?
New Natural Preservative Kills Food-Born Bacteria
University of Minnesota researchers have discovered and successfully patented a natural preservative that can kill food-born bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.
AHPA Amends Guidance Policy, States Forbiddance of Class 1 Solvents
Class 1 solvents include benzene; carbon tetrachloride; 1,2-dichloroethane; 1,1-dichloroethene; and 1,1,1-trichloroethane.
Charles Ross Launches Planetary Dual Disperser Mixer
The machine is ideal for powerful mixing of high-viscosity products that require ultrafine dispersion.
Aker’s Superba Krill Oil Now GRAS
The GRAS acceptance follows on heels of recent FDA acknowledgement of a new dietary ingredient (NDI) notification for Superba krill oil.
AHPA Issues Members New DMAA Rule
Beginning January 13, 2012, AHPA members may not label the ingredient DMAA as "geranium oil" or as being any part of the geranium plant.
NSF International Launches Pharmaceutical Reference Standards
Association reps told Nutritional Outlook that there are no plans to launch a similar reference standards program for dietary supplements.
How Will EU Health Claims Transition Following EFSA?
The European Commission is currently in the process of finalizing its “Union List” of permitted claims, which will be released in December this year.
Wright Group Certified FSSC/ISO 22000
Custom nutrient premix specialist The Wright Group (Crowley, LA) has received Food Safety System Certification 22000.
Karl Rove Slated as Speaker at CRN Conference
The Conference takes place October 19-22 at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Should FDA Withdraw Its NDI Draft Guidance?
One law firm has advised that the guidance be withdrawn because its requirements “substantively” deviate from FDA’s original NDI rulemaking.
New Lion’s Mane Extract for Cognitive Health
Amycenone is a standardized extract of two constituents from Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), hericenones and amyloban.
FDA Reopens Comment Period for Gluten Free
The agency is overdue to finalize its gluten-free labeling rule since issuing the proposed rule in 2007.
New Insurance Program for Supplements Industry Covers Prop 65 Claims
The ThinkRisk program is being offered by Grifcon Enterprises.
NP Nutra Launches Coconut Powder
CocoJiva is a new powdered coconut milk now being marketed as a signature ingredient by NP Nutra.
Hain Celestial Personal Care Touts NSF/ANSI Organic Standard over USDA’s
It began switching over two years ago because the USDA’s organic-certification program does not provide specific organic standards for personal care products.
Brands Buying into Probiotics Plus Fiber Concept, Chr. Hansen Says
Several European marketers are stepping up to the plate with new products targeting constipation and overall digestive health.