Archives for November 3, 2011

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AHPA pushes for ‘contextual language’ on Prop 65 lead warning labels

By Elaine Watson

A change to the rules governing Californian statute Proposition 65 that would allow firms to include “contextual language” on warning labels about lead would go some way to addressing industry frustrations with the legislation, according to the American...

Nonprofits join forces to tackle botanical adulteration

By Elaine Watson

Three leading not-for-profit organizations have joined forces to create an education program to help the dietary supplements trade wise up to the tricks used by unscrupulous suppliers to adulterate botanicals.

Squid gains traction in omega-3 market

By Elaine Watson

The Norwegian entrepreneurs behind Pharma Marine - a new business set up to commercialize long chain omega-3s from the trimmings of food-grade calamari - have struck deals with a clutch of leading players in the US supplements industry just two years...