Regulatory

The much debated and amended Health and Nutrition Claims Regulation has won a near unanimous majority at its second reading in the European Parliament, which is likely to adopt the rule across all 25 European Union member states, possibly by the...

On May 17 the European Parliament (EP) voted in favour of two pieces of legislation that will affect in great detail the life of functional foods and food supplements manufacturers in Europe and exporting to Europe: The Nutrition and Health Claims...

Earlier this week, the European Parliament held its second reading vote on proposed Fortified Foods Regulations, intended to put in place common EU rules on the addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances to foods. A positive list of...

CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 18, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Natrol, Inc. (NTOL) , a leading manufacturer and distributor of nationally branded nutritional products, has entered into an exclusive patent licensing agreement with Oekopharm GmbH of Austria...

Earlier this week, the European Parliament held its second reading vote on proposed health and nutrition claims regulations, intended to ensure that consumers would be able to rely on the truth and accuracy of information on food labels and to...

FTC Charged They Could Not Back Up Claims for Six Weight-Loss Products for Adults and Kids ...

US sales of the natural sweetener stevia continue to blossom despite regulatory restrictions on its use and the way it is marketed. The sweetener, derived from a South American plant that is 300 times sweeter than sucrose, can only be sold as a...

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(Silver Spring, MD, May 5, 2006) — The Department of Health and Human Services has forecast a date of December 2006 for the publication by the Food and Drug Administration of a final rule for current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) for dietary...

Lake Forest, California – Collagen Nutraceuticals (CN) announces the filing of worldwide patent protection for their rooster and hen’s comb HA extraction process and biofermentation method. The advanced rooster and hen’s comb HA extraction...