EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA turns down beta-glucan immunity health claim
The latest negative health claim opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) finds no immune benefits linked to a yeast extract supplied by German firm Leiber.
Archives for May 27, 2010
Cognis comments spark €3.4bn buy-out figure
Speculation about typical asset valuing ion the chemicals industry by Cognis’s chief financial officer, Marco Panichi, has led to a figure of €3.4bn being attached to the German ingredient company, as buy-out speculation mounts.
Health claims will change – not stifle – innovation, NDA panel member
The EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation is unlikely to stifle innovation within the food industry as many fear, according to a member of the European Food Safety Authority’s NDA panel speaking in London yesterday.
Dairy industry gives Codex meeting a mixed review
A recent Codex meeting considering proposals on labelling additives and nutrients has received a mixed reception from dairy trade representatives.