News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Challenges around inconsistent terminology and definitions have slowed the widespread adoption of prebiotics, argues a new comprehensive new review published in Beneficial Microbes.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
The European Union (EU) has granted North American ingredient distributor AIDP exclusive rights to use proprietary data necessary to sell magnesium L-threonate, following the recent authorization of the ingredient as a novel food.
New United States president Donald Trump is returning to office with, if taken seriously, a host of promises that could not only impact Europe’s, but the world’s food and drink industries.
Global health experts have called into question the accuracy of obesity figures, claiming BMI is not a good enough measure
The International Probiotics Association has expressed disappointment in a recent decision by the European Ombudsman to close its inquiry of the classification of “probiotics” within the EU, calling the result a “missed opportunity to clarify legal...
Vivostore and Ovira have come under scrutiny with the latest rulings from the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for making misleading claims about B12 and weight loss.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
From botanical claims and safety debates to landmark court rulings and sustainability delays, the food supplement industry faces a pivotal year ahead, say legal experts.
As the European Union transitions into a new political chapter with the reconstitution of its Commission and Parliament, the food supplements sector is seizing the opportunity to shape its future.
As the year comes to a close, companies in the supplement industry should review key developments and prepare for potential regulatory changes in the coming year to ensure their product portfolios remain compliant and competitive.
Reflections on the past year and insights on what lies ahead from the perspective of the Chair of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA)
A lawsuit in the US has targeted several large food manufacturers, alleging the products they make are designed to be addictive. Could such a lawsuit occur in Europe?
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected claims that creatine may improve cognitive function, with one expert telling us that “it’s way too early to conclude that creatine improves cognition overall.”
In this guest article, IPA’s George Parskevakos reviews an eventful and transformative 2024 for the organization...
The controversial EUDR no risk status has been provisionally binned in a ‘trilogue’ between the European Council, Commission and Parliament.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2025 is two months away! The three-day conference is the leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community, and here’s why…
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has taken the next step in regulating Cannabidiol (CBD) products, announcing an update in safety assessments, risk management and compliance protocols.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, so catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
We look at the latest regulatory announcements happening across Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sector, including India’s inter-ministerial committee report on nutraceutical regulations, new updates on modern claims product approval in Malaysia and...
French regulators are proposing significant changes to permissible levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements, which could see vitamin C limits slashed by almost 80%.
Characterization, demonstration, and documentation are the three main foundations for a new roadmap outlined by experts from academia and industry to achieve the authorization of “prebiotic” in future EU health claims.
The EU botanicals industry is celebrating after the General Court of the EU annulled the prohibition of hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) in Aloe spp.
Ayurvedic herbs, probiotics, CBD, and mushrooms are under scrutiny as the mind health boom means brands must overcome regulatory hurdles, says an industry expert.
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Over 80 stakeholders from government, academia and industry gathered recently at the first Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) symposium to discuss best practices to successfully bring compliant ingredients to the world market.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with a restrictive supplements bill passing the New Jersey Assembly, NZ’s new natural products bill and France’s new online platform for supplements among the headlines. Catch...
As COP29 garners global attention, its focus on food systems continues to grow.
Ingredient regulation in food supplements for maternal and infant health is imperative as novel food applications frequently prioritize approval at the expense of maternal and child considerations, according to a legal expert.
The French Ministry of Agriculture has launched Compl’Alim, a mandatory online system for declaring new supplements.
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance said it is hoping to increase confidence in product integrity within the supply chain by introducing the Innovative Product Integrity Program.
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As the EU enters a new policy cycle following the European Εlections and with a new European Commission expected to be fully operational in the coming weeks, ESSNA, the European trade body for sports foods, has launched the policy priorities of the...
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with New Jersey attempting to restrict access to select dietary supplements, Japan’s youth reporting being fatigued and anxious, UK guidance over caffeine in supplements and...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new guidance to ensure the safe consumption and production of food supplements containing high levels of caffeine in response to growing health risk concerns.
ADM has announced an agreement to acquire Vandamme Hungaria Kft, along with its associated entities, which operate a 700 metric ton per day non-GM crush and extraction facility in northern Hungary.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) identifies two brands making claims that cannabidiol (CBD) is suitable for consumption by children, but “legal and safe are two different things” according to expert opinion.
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has submitted comments to the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency's (FSA) supporting the safety, usage and science of ashwagandha.
Nutritional ingredients supplier dsm-firmenich announced that the United Kingdom and European Union have approved the company's human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredients—3-FL and a mixture of LNFP-I and 2'-FL—as novel food ingredients.
A recent report from the Heads of Food Safety Agencies (HoA) in Europe raised concerns about 13 ingredients in food supplements, including melatonin, piperine, and curcumin. In this guest article, the European Federation of Associations of Health Product...
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In this guest article, Luca Bucchini, the Chair of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA), discusses some of the new Commission's policy ambitions impacting the sports nutrition sector.
With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.
Recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rulings against Huel and Zoe for misrepresenting celebrity investor Steven Bartlett's involvement have sparked online debate, prompting calls for the ASA to update its guidelines.
Consumers are turning on ultra-processed foods (UPF), with some calling for a UPF manufacturer tax. But do they yet understand the term and how would a UPF tax impact makers?
Insisting on a high bar in product testing protects both a company’s bottom line and the dietary supplement industry’s long-term success, says Alkemist Labs.
Breaching advertising codes for menopause supplement marketing is not fair to the consumer, says a menopause brand expert.
The nutraceutical industry has thanked Basil Mathioudakis for his determination, wit, extraordinary commitment and great legacy, after he passed away on August 2.
In an editorial published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, leading natural product researchers summarized the flaws in the botanical research used by European regulators to question the safety of ashwagandha.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has made six rulings against brands making anti-anxiety claims, utilizing its new AI monitoring system to catch breaches.
Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...
Ashwagandha suppliers are being urged to invest in defense as the UK Food Safety Agency (FSA) launches a consultation into the herb and Indian experts refute safety concerns.
The European Commission (EC) has published regulation allowing iron caseinate from milk, made by Nestlé, to be added to dietary supplements from this month (July 2024) after gaining Novel Food approval last year.