Australia

Neptune Files for Patent Reexamination, Receives New Certification

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources filed for reexamination of a recent patent granted to Aker Biomarine in Australia; the company also announced it received Friend of the Sea certification. ...More
May 22, 2012
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Aker's Australian Patent Approved

Aker BioMarine announced the unopposed grant of its Australian patent containing claims covering a krill composition and ether phospholipids, among other topics. ...More
April 30, 2012
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Bone Health Opportunities Beyond Dairy

Food and beverage products marketed as improving bone health are gaining worldwide popularity, driven by the health and wellness trend and an aging population. A look at this category, identifies high-growth markets as well as gaps manufacturers ought to think about ...More
February 22, 2012 By Ewa Hudson Hudson
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Media Report on Slimaluma Study

Australian media reported on a study from the University of Victoria suggesting Slimaluma may help reduce waist circumference in overweight adults; study results have been submitted for publication. ...More
October 6, 2011
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DKSH Expands Ops to Australia, New Zealand

DKSH acquired specialty chemicals distributor Tiger Chemicals Co. to expand its market presence in Australia and gain market access to New Zealand. As an integrated part of DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, the company will operate under the DKSH brand. ...More
September 1, 2011
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Australian Regs Training Available via Skype

Robert Forbes and Associates (RFA) is conducting personalized training courses in Australian regulations for selling dietary supplements, foods and cosmetics in Australia, available through Skype connection. Currently, 16 RFA courses are offered and cover topics such as an ...More
May 18, 2011
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BacoMind Receives Australian Patent

Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd. received an Australian patent for BacoMind, a specialized extract of Bacopa for brain health. ...More
April 19, 2011
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Natural Remedies Gains TGA OK on OciBest, GutGard

Natural Remedies announced the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) granted proprietary ingredient numbers to its OciBest™ and GutGard™ ingredients, allowing for their sale in Australia. ...More
September 14, 2010
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Sabinsa Gets TGA OK for ForsLean

Sabinsa received regulatory approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to sell its 10% and 20% ForsLean ingredient in Australia. ...More
July 12, 2010
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Global Regulation of Novel Foods

Novel foods and ingredients are regulated in a varying manner by country, with the majority of systems based on a risk or safety assessment review model, with most also requiring notification and approval. On a global basis, there may be similarities in the way different ...More
July 12, 2010
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