Special edition: Probiotic regulations and claims
Negotiating Europe's probiotic claim laws
The third article in this series on probiotics looks at the regulatory situation in the world's biggest and most developed probiotic market - Europe.
Archives for April 27, 2008
Arla increases investment in Argentina
Danish dairy group Arla Foods is increasing its investment in Argentina by a further US$10 million to boost its processing capacity and target new markets.
Can flavonoid-rich chocolate protect against heart disease?
A study to be conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, will examine whether adding flavonoids found in cocoa to the diet, gives additional protection against heart disease on top of that provided by prescription drugs.
Health claim 'Chinese whispers' may haunt approval process
"Subtle language differences" may confound regulators in the midst of translating thousands of health claims ahead of a pan-European 2010 approval deadline, according to various industry sources.
Rosehip reduces osteoarthritis pain, says meta-analysis
Extracts from rosehip may reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis by 37 per cent, according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Croda kick starts UK brain food scheme
Croda has become the first ingredient supplier to receive accreditation under UK charity Food for the Brain Foundation's new labelling scheme that recognises products with cognitive benefits.