Study warns against sale of ‘toxic’ algae supplements
The sale of algae supplements containing A. flos-aquae is ‘highly questionable’ warn researchers, as they identify toxins in every commercially available product in Germany.
Archives for January 7, 2013
NDIs, GMPs, FSMA: The regulation scene in 2013
GMPs, NDIs and FSMA will top the list of most-frequently mentioned acronyms in the regulatory sphere for dietary supplements and functional food ingredient companies in the coming year, industry experts agree.
Kaneka hikes CoQ10 prices as Mitsubishi exits market
Longtime CoQ10 supplier Kaneka has announced a price increase in advance of competitor’s Mitsubishi’s exit from the market.
Majority of caffeine-containing supplements have inaccurate labels, claims study
Fewer than half the caffeine supplements sold on military installations accurately list the amount of caffeine they contain, according to a new study.
‘Intriguing’ study shows heart health benefits of omega-3-rich yogurt
Daily consumption of omega-3-fortified yogurt may help boost heart health, says a new study that may ‘intrigue CPG companies to begin or continue their formulation efforts’.
Probiotic society disputes research bias accusations
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has refuted accusations that probiotic researchers under-report negative or neutral results due to corporate interest.