Brands call for end to ‘misinformation’ about NZ Natural Health Bill
A group of New Zealand-based manufacturers say they are frustrated with the amount of “misinformation” circulating about the country’s Natural Health Products Bill.
‘Consumption with a purpose’ message boosts TCM and Ayurveda prospects in Western markets
Traditional and alternative medicine approaches originating in Asia are increasingly popular among Western consumers, creating a major opportunity for Asian ingredients suppliers and enterprising brands on both sides of the…
Iceland’s Margildi scoops iTQi Superior Taste Awards
Iceland’s high-end omega-3 specialist Margildi received a gold star award for its Pure Herring and Herring Oil with Orange when the iTQi Superior Taste Awards were announced this week.
India signs cooperation deal with Germany on alternative medicine
India and Germany have agreed to enter formal cooperation in the area of alternative medicine.
NattoPharma partners with Brazilian brand Nutriangels
Oslo, Norway-headquartered NattoPharma has announced a new partnership with Brazilian brand Nutriangels.
Step up the pace of Brexit preparations, companies urged
At a special HFMA* Brexit seminar in London yesterday senior representatives from three UK government departments urged natural products companies to step up their preparations for Brexit.
NPA asks Congress to support access to vitamins for low-Income families
US trade group the Natural Products Association (NPA) has commended the US House of Representatives for urging the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to investigate expanding access to vitamins for low-income…
ECJ rules against EU states setting maximum levels for vitamins
A ruling this month by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) means that it will be harder in future for individual EU states to impose their own low maximum limits…
GOED analysis in sharp contrast to controversial 2015 NZ fish oil study
GOED has published a paper in Scientific Reports that shows the results of oxidation and EPA/DHA content testing on 47 fish oil supplements purchased at retail in New Zealand.
UK alt-med charities under threat from “despicable attack”
An investigation into UK-based charities that promote complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) could dramatically reduce access to natural health approaches, CAM bodies have warned.