Food body urges caution in brave new nanotech world
The Institute of Food Science & Technology has identified possible deficiencies in current regulations concerning the impact of nanotechology on food and packaging.
Archives for February 16, 2006
FDA defines whole grains, issues guidance for manufacturers
The FDA has released draft guidelines on the labeling of food products containing whole grains, to support the message of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. Although subject to comments, it seems 'good' and 'excellent' sources are out, and whole grain...
WellGen secures $3m for obesity nutrigenomics research
WellGen has secured $3 million in series B financing, which it will use to fund human clinical trials of its ingredients developed through nutrigenomics to target obesity and inflammation.
Vitamin D, calcium and colorectal cancer
Daily supplements of vitamin D and calcium 'had no effect' on the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a large-scale study from the US. But an independent cancer expert says these claims should be interpreted in the light of the complexities of the...
Agreements and research push BioGaia towards profitability
A raft of new agreements and some positive study results have helped BioGaia to report promising results for full year 2005, in which it edged SEK 8.1m (€0.86m) closer to the point where accounts turn from red to black.
Calcium, vitamin D supplements are good for bones - if you take them
Consumer confusion over vitamin D and calcium seems likely to grow, following claims from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial about their effect on bone health that oppose other studies.
EFSA approves food supplement coating agent
The use of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a coating agent for food supplements poses no health risks, according to a recent EFSA investigation.