Regulatory

Take a look at how energy drink controversy and regulatory scrutiny unfolded over the past year.

What are the current regulations for labeling caffeine content in energy drinks?

NutraFlora is a prebiotic fiber derived from cane sugar and other non-GMO ingredients.

To survive scrutiny and ensure a healthy future, energy drinks must court the responsible consumer. This requires formulating wisely.

Products now bear the OU certification symbol on their packaging.

Foods to eat less of, foods to eat more of, and why.

Certification indicates that the company’s food safety and quality management systems comply with international and domestic food safety regulations.

The claims are in the areas of digestive health, natural defenses, and stress.

The association says the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce will use the paper to prepare for the 2013 Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade talks.

Kemin says that although GFSI-recognized certifications are considered a quality standard for the food industry, this recognition is unique for a feed ingredient manufacturer.

In its February 12–published opinion, EFSA said that none of the studies Kemin submitted as evidence show an effect of Slendesta on reduced body weight.

Are changes in registration methods, health claims, and product approvals in China's future?

In its final order, the Commission stated that disease-related claims should be supported by two RCTs.

If successful, this standard will be the first Codex Alimentarius standard created for fish oils.

Chemi Nutra describes AlphaSize as a “safe, natural, and rapidly absorbed form of choline..."

Activists secured enough signatures to introduce I-522, "The People's Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act."

On behalf of the Truth in Advertising Campaign, Marc Ullman presented FTC with 26 non-compliant marketers of dietary supplements.

Understanding the new EU health claims legislation just got easier.

Technical difficulties delayed public access to the renewal process, so FDA is offering a deadline extension.

Certification indicates the company’s X2Performance supplement does not contain banned athletic substances.

Regulatory consultant EAS Strategic Advice (Brussels) said it expects other member states to follow suit with their own guidelines in 2013.

“Cyvex recognizes the importance of this dietary standard to the 1.9 billion Muslims living across the world,” said Constance Ostler, director of sales and marketing.

This consultancy guides companies through the international regulatory arena.

Megan Westgate leads the nonprofit Non-GMO Project, whose reach is growing.

Author Rhonda Lauritzen chats with American Botanical Council founder and executive director Mark Blumenthal about how the dietary supplement industry has changed since the early days-and what lies ahead.

Health Canada now defines stevia as a food additive, not a Natural Heath Product.

The Safe Food for Canadians Act saw unanimous approval in Parliament.

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