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ABC Article Outlines Supplement Regulation Myths

HerbalGram features an in-depth article written by health policy, research and regulatory experts, who clarify the broad regulation of supplements and dispel popular myths. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News
AHPA Publishes ID Methods For Star Anise Fruit

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is making it easier for companies to distinguish between star anise fruit (Illicium verum) and its toxic cousins in the Illicium species, such as Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum). The botanical trade organization added ...More
January 27, 2012
Posted in News
NEJM Editorial: DSHEA too Lenient

Pieter A. Cohen, M.D., took a jab at the dietary supplement industry, saying FDA has not enforced the new dietary ingredient (NDI) provision of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), in a recent New England Journal of Medicine perspective (DOI ...More
January 26, 2012
Posted in News
Kemin Earns Food Safety Cert in Europe

Food ingredients manufactured at Kemin's Belgian facility are now certified FSC22000 by the Global Food Safety Initiative. ...More
January 10, 2012
Posted in News
Fortitech FS 22000 Certified

Fortitech Inc. received FS 22000 certification for all of its facilities, showing its food systems are safe based on existing standards approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Fortitech said it is one of the first manufacturers to receive global FS 22000 ...More
November 29, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
Polyphenol Processing

Building foods, beverages and supplements that contain the health-benefits of polyphenols means manufacturers must contend with absorption, stability, taste, color and safety issues. ...More
October 17, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
India Food Safety Act Extends Responsibility

In India, all food business companies, including manufacturers and food ingredient sellers are now responsible for food safety, according to the new Food Safety and Standards Act, which came into effect on Aug. 5, 2011. EAS issued a statement to ensure companies know the ...More
October 17, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
Sabinsa’s Utah Facility Recertified IFS

Sabinsa Corporation’s Utah facility received International Food Standard (IFS) certification after an audit by Det Norske Veritas (DNV). This is the second year the Payson, UT, facility has received this certification. ...More
September 22, 2011
Posted in News
China’s Draft Amendments Changing the Rules

According to international food policy consultancy EAS, China’s draft amendments to its health food regulations published this month will mean more stringent claims substantiation requirements. ...More
August 19, 2011
Posted in News
Slide Show: Exploring Economic Adulteration

Economically motivated adulteration is a challenge facing the nutraceutical industry, driving executives to explore how to ensure quality in the supply chain. ...More
July 22, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing