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CRN Targets RDA Based Maximums and EU Claims

Analyses commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) argue potential EU claims regulation and RDA-based vitamin supplement maximum levels each violate WTO agreements. ...More
October 27, 2011
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Seeking Clarity in Specifications

Developing appropriate, science-based specifications for dietary ingredients and supplements is a key component of compliance with federal regulations; public standards can be a helpful resource in developing suitable specs. ...More
August 26, 2011
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Paper Examines Codex Standard Confusion

While the goals of the Codex Alimentarius are to protect consumers' health and ensure fair practices in food trade , product claims and safety misunderstandings have interfered with progress, according to a recently published paper. ...More
June 1, 2011
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CRN-I Sets Codex Symposium Agenda

Codex policy and science will be addressed in two keynote addresses at CRN-I’s second scientific symposium, “Nutrition Issues in Codex: Health Claims and Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs)," on Nov. 12, 2011 in Kronberg im Taunus, Germany. The one-day conference, designed to ...More
May 16, 2011
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CRN-I Hosting Scientific Forum in November

CRN-International will head to Germany in November for its second scientific symposium, “Nutrition Issues in Codex: Health Claims and Nutrient Reference Values." ...More
April 13, 2011
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Slide Show: Global Regulations for Dietary Supplements

While dietary supplement sales are rising around the globe, regulators are increasingly looking at how to best oversee the category. Here’s a slide show of some of the key regulatory concerns around the world and how they could affect your business. ...More
March 24, 2011
Posted in Galleries
AHPA Recommends CCFA Changes

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) recommended the Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) increase the maximum level of steviol glycosides and set a maximum level of sorbates in non-liquid food supplements. AHPA made these suggested at the 43rd CCFA session ...More
March 16, 2011
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IADSA Hosts Conference in Latin America

The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) hosted a conference in Chile that attracted regulators, academics and industry members to discuss food supplement regulation in Latin America. ...More
November 9, 2010
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IADSA Dispels Codex Supplement Myths

BRUSSELS, Belgium— The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has spoken out against what it calls “false statements vilifying the goals, purpose and transparency of Codex Alimentarius’ work on food supplements” that have peppered the ...More
October 20, 2009
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SupplySide West Stevia Post-Conference Workshop

“Stevia: Trends, Product Development and Regulatory Update” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8:30 to 11:30am after SupplySide West, which will be held Nov. 11 to 13, 2009, at The Venetian & Sands Expo in Las Vegas. ...More
September 28, 2009
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