Archives for March 23, 2007

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Health Canada approves Denomega oils for food

By  staff reporter

Denomega Nutritional Oils has announced the Health Canada approval of its omega-3 ingredients for use in most foods, thereby opening up another market to the company.

Watermelon juice may be novel amino acid source

By  Stephen Daniells

Watermelon juice may provide a novel source of the essential amino acid arginine, says a new study that shows the juice is a rich source of its metabolic precursor.

EFSA surprised at legal threat over dossier assessment

By  Jess Halliday

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said that it will not bow to industry pressure over scientific assessment of vitamins and minerals submitted for the positive list of the 2002 food supplements directive.

Study boosts Biocell Collagen II safety rep

By  staff reporter

A new study has indicated the safety of Biocell's Collagen II, the dietary ingredient for boosting joint health - an important result, says the company, as it moves on to getting GRAS certification.

FDA confirms GRAS status of Suntheanine

By  staff reporter

Ingredients supplier Taiyo International said it has received a 'letter of no objection' from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the self-affirmed GRAS status of its L-theanine brand Suntheanine.