Africa must develop standards for herbal medicine, says Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Africa needs to develop standards to assure safety and benefit of its herbal medicines, says Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius.
Gluten-free diet linked to high exposure to arsenic and mercury
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for dramatically increased exposure to arsenic and mercury – toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological…
India hosts first global homeopathy regulation forum
India hosted the World Integrated Medicine Forum on Regulation of Homeopathic Medicine earlier this month.
Algatechnologies launches whole-algae form of astaxanthin
Algatechnologies will use this year’s Vitafoods to highlight its AstaPure 3% astaxanthin powder.
Australian CAM group defends herbal product quality
Australian CAM group Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has issued a strong defence of the quality of herbal products.
China passes law that puts TCM on equal footing with western medicine
China has passed a new law that places Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on an equal footing in the country with western medicine.
“Engaging authentically with customers – that’s our big opportunity”
“Engaging authentically with our customers – that’s our big opportunity as independent retailers.” So says Food For Thought owner Alan Martin in a new video interview for Natural Products News.
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Holland & Barrett CEO Peter Aldis talks here with NPN’s Jim Manson about the retailer’s new flagship More store at Marble Arch and how it plans to become a £1…
FSA acrylamide campaign is “fiasco” that misses biggest risk
The food writer and campaigner Joanna Blythman has described the UK's Food Standards Agency’s ‘go for gold’ campaign on acrylamide as a “fiasco” that distracts from the biggest exposure risk.…
US authorities say homeopathic remedies “must state they do not work”
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that over-the-counter homeopathic medicines on sale in America must in future state on pack that ‘there is no scientific evidence the product works’.
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