CBD safety warnings: Reasonable grounds for concern, or stalking horse?
Are recent interventions by regulators in Europe and the US over the safety of CBD products grounded in genuine concern, or are they the product of stealth tactics by Big…
Lack of federal guidance on CBD ‘risks vaping-like health crisis’ – NPA
The Natural Products Association has warned that a continuing lack of federal guidance on the regulation of CBD products risks “another vaping-style health crisis”.
FSA ‘confirms’ it will enforce CBD Novel Food rules
The UK’s Food Standards Authority (SA) told The Times the week that it will enforce Novel Food rules for cannabidiol (CBD) based products.
No presumption of safety: FDA issues multiple warning letters to CBD firms
As it fired off warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling cannabidiol-based products, the US Food and Drug Administration this week said there should be no presumption of safety…
Consumers understand digestive health benefits of probiotics, research shows
High numbers of consumers across the world understand the benefits of probiotics for gut health, new proprietary research from global ingredients specialist Kerry has shown.
Pioneering clean-tech extraction captures ‘peak freshness and purity’
Madrid-headquartered Pharmactive Biotech Products – maker of affron, the clean-label saffron extract – says that its new proprietary natural extraction process sets a “gold standard” in green technology.
Scientists marry nanotech with naturals in bid to beat superbugs
Scientists have uncovered a novel antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most feared superbugs, using nanocapsules made of curcumin and other natural ingredients.
FDA warning over ‘proliferation’ of CBD products making unlawful claims
The US Food & Drug Administration has reiterated its concerns over what is claims is “the proliferation” of CBD-containing products on the US market that are being unlawfully marketed for…
Epax to invest $35 million in Omega-3 innovation
Norway-headquartered marine oil innovator Epax is investing $35 million over the next two years to increase its capacity and boost innovation in the Omega-3 sector.
Vitafoods Asia conference zones in on top 5 APAC nutraceutical trends
The conference programme at this week’s Vitafoods Asia 2019 (25-26 September, Singapore) will zone in on five key themes currently shaping the Asia Pacific region.