Archives for May 20, 2010

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EU Herbal medicines directive discussed in China

By staff reporter

Legislation such as the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) based on western ideas of medicine must be rethought if whole sectors such as Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) are not be wiped from shelves, a delegation to China has heard.

Probiotics again show potential for IBS relief

By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v may reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) like abdominal pain and bloating, says new research from Institut Rosell.

EFSA panel admits errors in health claim opinion

By Stephen Daniells and Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has admitted that it made mistakes in the initial judgement of Gencor Pacific’s health claims dossiers, NutraIngredients can exclusively reveal.