Archives for June 30, 2004

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Codex backs safety approach to maximum levels

The Codex Alimentarius Commission, meeting in Geneva this week, has endorsed draft guidelines on vitamin and mineral supplements that recommend basing maximum levels of nutrients on safety rather than the RDA.

Yakult moves into new market

Japanese dairy firm Yakult Honsha is entering the New Zealand market with its probiotic fermented milk drink this month.