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Ecuadorian Rainforest Launches Online Video With Top 2008 Ingredients
January 9th 2009Ecuadorian Rainforest (Belleville, NJ) has launched an online video titled, “Nutraceuticals 2009,” the company announced on January 9. The video presents the top ingredients of 2008 based on ER sales figures and showcases new ingredients for 2009. The video can be viewed for free at: http://www.intotherainforest.com/blog/
AHPA Supports FDA’s Recall of Tainted Dietary Supplements
January 9th 2009The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA; Silver Spring, MD) supported the FDA’s efforts to recall products marketed as dietary supplements that contained undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients, AHPA said on January 9.
Robinson Pharma Completes Successful CGMP Audit
January 9th 2009Robinson Pharma Inc., (RPI; Santa Ana, CA) announced its completion of a surveillance audit for cGMP compliant manufacture of dietary supplements on January 9. The audit was performed by STR (Enfield, CT), a third party testing and auditing firm with a focus on quality systems and analysis.
NPA Advocates Strength of DSHEA
January 8th 2009Responding to recent statements regarding dietary supplement regulation, the Natural Products Association’s (NPA; Washington, DC) CEO, David Seckman, released this statement on January 8:“Increased scrutiny by professional sports leagues on steroid usage, which the NPA commends, has unfortunately also led to increased and unsubstantiated allegations that a "tainted" or mislabeled dietary supplement is to blame when an athlete tests positive for a banned substance.
Astaxanthin Detected in the Iris/Ciliary Body of the Eye, Fuji Says
January 6th 2009In a new study, Fuji Health’s (Burlington, NJ) brand of natural astaxanthin extract (AstaREAL) derived from Haematococcus microalgae was detected in the iris/ciliary body of New Zealand albino rabbit eyes 24 hours after ingestion, the company announced on January 6.
Aloha Medicinals Announces Construction of Second Nanoparticle Device
January 6th 2009Aloha Medicinals (Carson City, NV) announced the construction of a second proprietary nanoparticle manufacturing device, the company said on January 6. Aloha first introduced nano-sized medicinal mushroom products in early 2008.
New Standard for Stevia to Assure Product’s Quality
January 5th 2009Responding to the growing popularity of a plant-based sweetener, the U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP; Rockville, MD) Convention today announced it is developing a new standard to be included in the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) that will help food and beverage manufacturers assure the product’s quality for consumers.
FTC Considers Updating Its Guides to Endorsements and Testimonials
December 22nd 2008On November 21, FTC announced that it is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. The proposed revisions are intended to ensure that testimonials describe typical consumer experiences. FTC will stop accepting public comments on January 30, 2009. Nutritional Outlook spoke with John Feldman, a partner at Reed Smith LLP (Washington, DC), about the proposed changes. Why is FTC considering making changes to the guides?
FDA Issues No Objection Letter to GRAS Status of Reb A; Companies Unveil New Products
December 17th 2008FDA issued a “no objection” letter to the GRAS status of rebaudioside A (Reb A), the stevia extract used in PureVia, PepsiCo’s (Purchase, NY) all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener, PepsiCo announced on December 17.
AHPA Urges USP to Adopt Guidelines on Heavy Metals
December 16th 2008The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA; Silver Spring, MD) has petitioned U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP; Rockville, MD) to adopt AHPA’s guidance limits for heavy metals in “orally consumed botanical-containing finished products,” AHPA announced on December 16.
“Life…supplemented” Study Reveals Doctor's Supplement Choices
December 11th 2008The results of the 2008 “Life…supplemented” Healthcare Professionals Impact Study show that orthopedic specialists, cardiologists and dermatologists both consume and give dietary supplements to their patients for nuanced diseases as well as overall wellness.
Nordic Naturals Defends Cod Liver Oil In Light of Vitamin A Study
December 4th 2008Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) defended its cod liver oil products as posing no threat to consumers, the company said on December 1, in light of a report suggesting cod liver oil may be detrimental to humans due to its high vitamin A content.
Vitamin D Intake to Come from Diet & Supplements, Advises AAD
December 4th 2008The American Academy of Dermatology (Schaumburg, IL) issued a statement on December 4 advising the public to obtain vitamin D from their diet and dietary supplements, rather than exposing themselves to UV radiation from the sun.
Ecuadorian Rainforest to Host Webinar
November 18th 2008Ecuadorian Rainforest’s (Belleville, NJ) vice president of marketing, Steve Siegel, will conduct a “Nutraceuticals 2009” webinar on December 11th, 2008 at 2:00pm. The seminar will look at “a new year full of new ingredients, new trends and an ever changing economy,” the company said.
InterHealth Receives ISO Certification
November 14th 2008InterHealth Nutraceuticals (Benicia, CA) has received its ISO 9001:2000 certification, the company announced on November 14.An ISO certification provides assurance on good management practice by an independent body.\"Our customers see a real benefit in the quality of our products and services and ability to respond efficiently to their need,\" said Paul Dijkstra, InterHealth CEO.InterHealth\'s ingredients are used in over 600 nutritional supplements, functional foods and beverages distributed in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Vitamins C and E Not Beneficial in Heart Disease Prevention, Study Concludes
November 10th 2008Vitamins C and E were not effective in preventing cardiovascular disease in males, concluded the Physician’s Health Study II that will be published in the November 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Fortitech Launches New Initiative to Battle Malnutrition
November 4th 2008Helping support the battle against global malnutrition, Fortitech Inc. (Schenectady, NY) announced the launch of the World Initiative for Nutrition (WIN) on November 4. WIN will work with governmental and non-governmental organizations, ingredient suppliers, local food mills and manufacturers to develop and deliver tailored nutritional solutions.