Danish authorities clamp down on in-store supplement marketing
A campaign by the Danish Food Administration is seeking to curb misleading marketing of dietary supplements in retail stores, with random inspections and fines for the worst offenders.
Archives for March 15, 2011
€26m Spanish functional foods initiative targets the elderly
A Spanish government-backed scheme that unites academia and business is set to deliver a range of functional food solutions at the end of next year targeting health issues suffered by the country’s rising numbers of elderly people.
Australia ponders legalising hemp foods
Australian regulators are considering allowing non-psychoactive versions of fatty acid and nutrient-rich hemp into the food supply and have opened a public consultation on the matter.
Omega-3 may reduce risk of AMD vision loss
Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may significantly reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to new research.
Omega-3 rich mackerel semen on sale in UK
A Spanish-themed restaurant and delicatessen in Liverpool in north west England is selling mackerel semen and fish roe.
Codex endorses guidelines on melamine testing
Codex has endorsed testing guidelines developed by the IDF and the ISO for determining the melamine and cyanuric acid content of dairy products.