Archives for June 21, 2011

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Quality of nano toxicity data is ‘not great’, says expert

By Elaine Watson

The limited nature of many toxicity studies into engineered nanoparticles used in the food and dietary supplements industry makes it very difficult to draw firm conclusions about their safety, according to one expert in the field.

Dairy industry takes joined up approach to health research

By Lynda Searby

Against the backdrop of a difficult financial climate and more stringent health claims regulation, the dairy industry is taking a coordinated approach to nutrition and health research with the formation of a global research consortium.