New guidance will help Indian supplement firms meet new regulatory requirements
Two new guides have been published in India to help the country’s health supplement industry adapt to recently implemented regulatory requirements.
Chinese authorities deny agreeing animal test-free cosmetics pilot
Chinese authorities have denied reaching any agreement that would alter the country’s strict laws on mandatory animal testing on imported cosmetics products.
India’s 15-year organic experiment pays triple dividend
India’s growing commitment to organic – in particular, its 15-year organic-only experiment in the tiny state of Sikkim – is paying multiple benefits, says the Indian government.
Scandinavian partnership targets fast-growing china market
Swedish start-up Moreganic Sourcing AB and Scandic Foods Asia have announced a new collaboration to create openings in China for healthy and clean food products from the Scandinavian region.
Fake Blackmores and Swisse supplements seized in China
Police in a China have seized over US$4.7 million of counterfeit goods including large quantities of leading brand Australian supplements, according to Australian and local Chinese media reports.
New study builds on knowledge of Echinacea’s immune benefits
A new study by scientists in South Korea adds to a growing body of research showing the benefits of Echnicacea on the immune system.
Plant-based food trend strengthens in Asia Pacific
The plant-based food trend that is transforming food industry NPD is now strengthening in the Asia Pacific region.
One to watch: Asian natural beauty market takes off
The Asia natural and organic beauty market is growing fast, reports analyst Ecovia Intelligence in this special commentary. The recent acquisition of New Zealand natural beauty brand Trilogy reflects the…
Global microalgae leader Algatech invests in New Zealand’s Supreme Health
Israel-based microalgae specialist Algatechnologies Ltd (Algatech) has taken a controlling stake in New Zealand’s Supreme Health, to supply China and Asia-Pacific with astaxanthin and other algae-based products.
Interview: Sir Tim Smit on expanding the Eden Project into China, and his hopes for organic
Sir Tim Smit founder of the UK’s Eden Project, one of the world’s best known ecological visitor attractions, has been invited to expand the Eden Project brand into China, writes…