Changes to Food Code: FSANZ invites public comment

Changes to Food Code: FSANZ invites public comment Changes being considered by FSANZ include the levels of water allowed in wine, approval of food from genetically modified lucerne, a novel food sweetener, and the declaration on food labels of antioxidants in fats and oils.
Home Naturade Significantly Strengthens Balance Sheet; Receives $2.5 Million in Capital from Westgate Equity Partners, L.P. Natrol Appoints Vincent Andrich VP Sales for Prolab Division Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. Announces Record Fiscal Year 2001 Results Body Shop Reports 24.8 Mil Euro Sales Revenues Supplement Group Targets Consumer Education Advanced Nutraceuticals, Inc. Announces 2001 Year End Results And Additional Financing ADM Awarded Nutraceuticals Patent Patent Creates Proprietary Position for ADM in Fast-Growing Nutraceutical Market Tantivy Sciences Obtains Exclusive License to Unique Nutraceutical Products Top GNC Executives Tour Pittsburgh Market to Present New Business Plan and Expansion Possibilities; Meeting will focus on new business strategies and growth Nutrition 21 Receives Patent For the Nutritional Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes; Patent Presents New Pharmaceutical Licensing Opportunities ConsumerLab.com Finds Most B-vitamin Supplements Contain What They Claim, But Often Exceed Safe Levels - Consumers Cautioned to Be Aware of Side Effects with High Dose Products Nutraceutix, Inc., Nutravite Announcement Commercial Availability of CDT™ Glucosamine for Canadian Marketplace Harvey Kamil Appointed President of NBTY, Inc. - Scott Rudolph to Continue as Chairman and CEO drugstore.com Expects to Reach Profitability Target in 2003 Human Genome Project Leads to Innovative Healthcare NPIcenter’s Career Center targets nutraceutical Industry Adding Vitamin C To Certain Drugs May Help Treat Alzheimer's, Other Brain Disorders Adding Vitamin C To Certain Drugs May Help Treat Alzheimer's, Other Brain Disorders Editorial: An Exercise in Synergy NBTY, Inc. Appoints Harvey Kamil President, Scott Rudolph To Continue As Chairman And CEO Ross Products to Launch Infant Formula Supplemented With Two New Fatty Acids Ross Products to Launch Infant Formula Supplemented With Two New Fatty Acids Ross Products to Launch Infant Formula Supplemented With Two New Fatty Acids LignisulMSM vs Naproxen for Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial Gets Underway Natural Health Trends Corp. Launches Lexxus Taiwan New TrimFit® Bars Redefine Energy Bar Category New TrimFit® Bars Redefine Energy Bar Category Probiata® Offers Safe, Natural and Effective Alternative Alive & Well with Michelle Harris Be Well and Get Rewarded! Find Personalized Wellness Solutions and Earn Free Vitamins at NatureMade.com Consumers Search for Healthy Cleaning Products That Work Nordic Naturals: Omega 3 Fatty Acids Cyanotech Names Bob Capelli as Director of Sales Nutraceutical Clinical Laboratories International, Inc., Secures $2 Million in Funding KAVA ADVISORY: Health Canada is advising consumers not to use any products containing kava ORAFTI’s Beneo(TM) Inulin Approved as a Dietary Fiber in Canada has obtained approval for the classification of Beneo(TM) inulin as a dietary fiber for labeling purposes in Canada. ORAFTI’s Beneo(TM) Inulin Approved as a Dietary Fiber in Canada has obtained approval for the classification of Beneo(TM) inulin as a dietary fiber for labeling purposes in Canada. ORAFTI’s Beneo(TM) Inulin Approved as a Dietary Fiber in Canada has obtained approval for the classification of Beneo(TM) inulin as a dietary fiber for labeling purposes in Canada. Open Call for Nominations to the Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) on Natural Health Products The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) is seeking to fill six positions with the EAC. The closing date for nominations is August 21, 2006. Open Call for Nominations to the Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) on Natural Health Products The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) is seeking to fill six positions with the EAC. The closing date for nominations is August 21, 2006. Open Call for Nominations to the Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) on Natural Health Products The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) is seeking to fill six positions with the EAC. The closing date for nominations is August 21, 2006. EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels EAS Workshop: The Practical Implications of the EU's Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation EAS is offering the opportunity to join a 'problem solving' workshop on the EU Regulations on nutrition and health claims and 'fortifed foods', September 13, 2006, at the Radisson Sas Royal Hotel, Brussels Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million The marketers of Seasilver, an alleged phony cure-all, have been ordered to pay almost $120 million for failing to comply with an earlier order requiring them to pay $3 million in consumer redress. Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million The marketers of Seasilver, an alleged phony cure-all, have been ordered to pay almost $120 million for failing to comply with an earlier order requiring them to pay $3 million in consumer redress. Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million The marketers of Seasilver, an alleged phony cure-all, have been ordered to pay almost $120 million for failing to comply with an earlier order requiring them to pay $3 million in consumer redress. UK: Views Sought on Noni Juice Opinion The expert scientific committee that advises the UK Food Standards Agency on novel foods is calling for comments on its draft opinion of a noni juice product. UK: Views Sought on Noni Juice Opinion The expert scientific committee that advises the UK Food Standards Agency on novel foods is calling for comments on its draft opinion of a noni juice product. UK: Views Sought on Noni Juice Opinion The expert scientific committee that advises the UK Food Standards Agency on novel foods is calling for comments on its draft opinion of a noni juice product. UK: Views Sought on Noni Juice Opinion The expert scientific committee that advises the UK Food Standards Agency on novel foods is calling for comments on its draft opinion of a noni juice product. UK: Views Sought on Noni Juice Opinion The expert scientific committee that advises the UK Food Standards Agency on novel foods is calling for comments on its draft opinion of a noni juice product. Good Stewardship Harvest Brochures for Wild American Ginseng Now Available he American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has just released a series of brochures to encourage good stewardship practices by those who harvest wild American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) roots. Good Stewardship Harvest Brochures for Wild American Ginseng Now Available he American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has just released a series of brochures to encourage good stewardship practices by those who harvest wild American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) roots. UK: Ban on kava kava in food to remain A ban on the use of kava kava - a herbal ingredient previously used in some cereal bars, teas and smoothies - is to continue in the UK. UK: Ban on kava kava in food to remain A ban on the use of kava kava - a herbal ingredient previously used in some cereal bars, teas and smoothies - is to continue in the UK. Baywood's Cal-Mag FIZZ Product Approved by European Union Company announces that its Cal-Mag FIZZ(TM) has been approved for marketing to the European Union (EU), a union of twenty-five independent member countries. Baywood's Cal-Mag FIZZ Product Approved by European Union Company announces that its Cal-Mag FIZZ(TM) has been approved for marketing to the European Union (EU), a union of twenty-five independent member countries. Baywood's Cal-Mag FIZZ Product Approved by European Union Company announces that its Cal-Mag FIZZ(TM) has been approved for marketing to the European Union (EU), a union of twenty-five independent member countries. Baywood's Cal-Mag FIZZ Product Approved by European Union Company announces that its Cal-Mag FIZZ(TM) has been approved for marketing to the European Union (EU), a union of twenty-five independent member countries. Baywood's Cal-Mag FIZZ Product Approved by European Union Company announces that its Cal-Mag FIZZ(TM) has been approved for marketing to the European Union (EU), a union of twenty-five independent member countries. Baywood's Cal-Mag FIZZ Product Approved by European Union Company announces that its Cal-Mag FIZZ(TM) has been approved for marketing to the European Union (EU), a union of twenty-five independent member countries. Baywood's Cal-Mag FIZZ Product Approved by European Union Company announces that its Cal-Mag FIZZ(TM) has been approved for marketing to the European Union (EU), a union of twenty-five independent member countries. Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 soon to be signed into law GCI Nutrients-India reports that the Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 will soon be signed into law. In the Indian Parliament, the Lower and Upper houses have recently passed this bill. Very soon, the President is expected to sign the bill into law. Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 soon to be signed into law GCI Nutrients-India reports that the Indian Food Safety and Standards Bill 2005 will soon be signed into law. In the Indian Parliament, the Lower and Upper houses have recently passed this bill. Very soon, the President is expected to sign the bill into law. Repeat Offenders Banned From Claiming Products Treat or Cure Diseases The FTC alleged the sellers of Dia-Cope, a pill claimed to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes violated a previous court order by misrepresenting the health benefits of their product and misrepresenting that clinical trials proved their claims and is banned from claiming its products treat or cure diseases and the defendants will give up all of the assets they received from the sale of the product. Repeat Offenders Banned From Claiming Products Treat or Cure Diseases The FTC alleged the sellers of Dia-Cope, a pill claimed to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes violated a previous court order by misrepresenting the health benefits of their product and misrepresenting that clinical trials proved their claims and is banned from claiming its products treat or cure diseases and the defendants will give up all of the assets they received from the sale of the product. Repeat Offenders Banned From Claiming Products Treat or Cure Diseases The FTC alleged the sellers of Dia-Cope, a pill claimed to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes violated a previous court order by misrepresenting the health benefits of their product and misrepresenting that clinical trials proved their claims and is banned from claiming its products treat or cure diseases and the defendants will give up all of the assets they received from the sale of the product. UK: Comments needed on phytosterol application Lipofoods, has asked the UK Food Standards Agency's expert advisers on novel foods for an opinion on the ‘equivalence’ of a phytosterol ingredient to be used in various foods. UK: Comments needed on phytosterol application Lipofoods, has asked the UK Food Standards Agency's expert advisers on novel foods for an opinion on the ‘equivalence’ of a phytosterol ingredient to be used in various foods. UK: Comments needed on phytosterol application Lipofoods, has asked the UK Food Standards Agency's expert advisers on novel foods for an opinion on the ‘equivalence’ of a phytosterol ingredient to be used in various foods. UK: Comments needed on phytosterol application Lipofoods, has asked the UK Food Standards Agency's expert advisers on novel foods for an opinion on the ‘equivalence’ of a phytosterol ingredient to be used in various foods. UK: Comments needed on phytosterol application Lipofoods, has asked the UK Food Standards Agency's expert advisers on novel foods for an opinion on the ‘equivalence’ of a phytosterol ingredient to be used in various foods. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. UK: FSA Call for views on echium oil The UK Food Standards Agency has received an application to use refined echium oil as a novel food ingredient. Manufacturer of Ephedra-Based Dietary Supplements Settles Lawsuit with State N.V.E. Pharmaceuticals, and Robert Occhifinto, the president of N.V.E., have settled a lawsuit that alleged the Sussex County manufacturer of dietary supplements misled consumers by making false and misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of its products. The settlement requires N.V.E. and Occhifinto to pay the State $260,000 as follows: a $60,000 payment from Occhifinto and four $50,000 payments from N.V.E. Manufacturer of Ephedra-Based Dietary Supplements Settles Lawsuit with State N.V.E. Pharmaceuticals, and Robert Occhifinto, the president of N.V.E., have settled a lawsuit that alleged the Sussex County manufacturer of dietary supplements misled consumers by making false and misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of its products. The settlement requires N.V.E. and Occhifinto to pay the State $260,000 as follows: a $60,000 payment from Occhifinto and four $50,000 payments from N.V.E. FDA Notifies Consumers of Restitution Program for Purchases of Lane Labs' Products The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying consumers of a restitution (refund) program for purchasers of three of Lane Labs-USA, Inc.'s products, BeneFin, MGN-3 and SkinAnswer, under which consumers who purchased those products between September 22, 1999 and July 12, 2004 are eligible for a partial refund of the purchase price and any shipping and handling costs. FDA Notifies Consumers of Restitution Program for Purchases of Lane Labs' Products The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying consumers of a restitution (refund) program for purchasers of three of Lane Labs-USA, Inc.'s products, BeneFin, MGN-3 and SkinAnswer, under which consumers who purchased those products between September 22, 1999 and July 12, 2004 are eligible for a partial refund of the purchase price and any shipping and handling costs. Appeals Court Rules for FDA in Ephedra Ban: Overturns Lower Court Finding in Nutraceutical v. von Eschenbach A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled yesterday in favor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a case that had challenged the agency's 2004 prohibition of any level of ephedrine in dietary supplements. "The evidence in the administrative record was sufficiently probative to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that EDS [ephedrine dietary supplements] at any dose level pose an unreasonable risk. The greater weight of the evidence supports the FDA’s ban on EDS, thus satisfying the agency's burden." Appeals Court Rules for FDA in Ephedra Ban: Overturns Lower Court Finding in Nutraceutical v. von Eschenbach A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled yesterday in favor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a case that had challenged the agency's 2004 prohibition of any level of ephedrine in dietary supplements. "The evidence in the administrative record was sufficiently probative to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that EDS [ephedrine dietary supplements] at any dose level pose an unreasonable risk. The greater weight of the evidence supports the FDA’s ban on EDS, thus satisfying the agency's burden." Appeals Court Rules for FDA in Ephedra Ban: Overturns Lower Court Finding in Nutraceutical v. von Eschenbach A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled yesterday in favor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a case that had challenged the agency's 2004 prohibition of any level of ephedrine in dietary supplements. "The evidence in the administrative record was sufficiently probative to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that EDS [ephedrine dietary supplements] at any dose level pose an unreasonable risk. The greater weight of the evidence supports the FDA’s ban on EDS, thus satisfying the agency's burden." FDA Statement on Tenth Circuit’s Ruling to Uphold FDA Decision Banning Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids FDA states that no dosage of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids is safe and the sale of these products in the United States is illegal and subject to FDA enforcement action. FDA Statement on Tenth Circuit’s Ruling to Uphold FDA Decision Banning Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids FDA states that no dosage of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids is safe and the sale of these products in the United States is illegal and subject to FDA enforcement action. FDA Statement on Tenth Circuit’s Ruling to Uphold FDA Decision Banning Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids FDA states that no dosage of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids is safe and the sale of these products in the United States is illegal and subject to FDA enforcement action. FDA Statement on Tenth Circuit’s Ruling to Uphold FDA Decision Banning Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids FDA states that no dosage of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids is safe and the sale of these products in the United States is illegal and subject to FDA enforcement action. Government of Canada Awards Site License to Sangster’s Health Centres Sangster’s Health Centres, (a member of Planet Organic Health Corp. POH-TSX Venture Exchange), announces that Darwen Holdings, the product distribution division of Sangster’s Health Centres has been awarded a site license under The Government of Canada’s Natural Health Products Regulations (NHP). Government of Canada Awards Site License to Sangster’s Health Centres Sangster’s Health Centres, (a member of Planet Organic Health Corp. POH-TSX Venture Exchange), announces that Darwen Holdings, the product distribution division of Sangster’s Health Centres has been awarded a site license under The Government of Canada’s Natural Health Products Regulations (NHP). Government of Canada Awards Site License to Sangster’s Health Centres Sangster’s Health Centres, (a member of Planet Organic Health Corp. POH-TSX Venture Exchange), announces that Darwen Holdings, the product distribution division of Sangster’s Health Centres has been awarded a site license under The Government of Canada’s Natural Health Products Regulations (NHP). AHPA Submits Comments to US Forest Service on Native Plants Proposal AHPA has submitted comments to the US Forest Service (USFS) last Friday, specifically to request that the term "native plant" be defined in language that is consistent with other federal definitions of the term, and to suggest greater clarity in a newly proposed policy statement. (May 26 USFS proposal to establish a new directive in Forest Service Manual 2070 for native plant materials.) AHPA Submits Comments to US Forest Service on Native Plants Proposal AHPA has submitted comments to the US Forest Service (USFS) last Friday, specifically to request that the term "native plant" be defined in language that is consistent with other federal definitions of the term, and to suggest greater clarity in a newly proposed policy statement. (May 26 USFS proposal to establish a new directive in Forest Service Manual 2070 for native plant materials.) Consumer Protection Deputy Director To Leave FTC C. Lee Peeler, deputy director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the past five years, will leave the FTC, to become president of the National Advertising Review Council and Executive Vice President for National Advertising and Self-Regulation of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. Consumer Protection Deputy Director To Leave FTC C. Lee Peeler, deputy director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the past five years, will leave the FTC, to become president of the National Advertising Review Council and Executive Vice President for National Advertising and Self-Regulation of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. Consumer Protection Deputy Director To Leave FTC C. Lee Peeler, deputy director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the past five years, will leave the FTC, to become president of the National Advertising Review Council and Executive Vice President for National Advertising and Self-Regulation of the Council of Better Business Bureaus. Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology. Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology. Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates Bio-Extraction Inc., has announced that it has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its specialty canola protein products, Isolexx(TM) and Vitalexx(TM), as self-affirmed GRAS for their intended use in various foods and beverages, thus providing a basis for the sale of these products in the United States when commercial production commences in Q1 2010. Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients. Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients. Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients. Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients. Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research Synergy Flavors has commissioned a new research program at North Carolina State University to study the sensory profiles of a range of protein ingredients. Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders. Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders. Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders. Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders. Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders. Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders. Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Synergy Flavors Inc., has announced their chocolate flavors offer a versatile solution for cocoa reduction and can be used as cocoa extenders. NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits	Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released details of proposed changes to the Food Standards Code and invited comments from individuals and organisations with an interest in the regulation of food. Changes being considered include the levels of water allowed in wine, approval of food from genetically modified lucerne, a novel food sweetener, and the declaration on food labels of antioxidants in fats and oils. In the financial year 2005-06, FSANZ amended 26 food standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – food regulations that apply to the sale of food in Australia and New Zealand. Usually, the public is given two opportunities to comment on each food matter. FSANZ acknowledges all submissions in a final report and provides details of its response to the issues raised. The closing date for submissions for the latest round of public comment is Wednesday 20 September 2006. Declaration of antioxidants in fats and oils (Application A555 – Initial Assessment) The Food Intolerance Network has requested that the Food Standards Code be amended to require the declaration on food labels of antioxidants present in fats and oils, when such fats and oils are used as ingredients in foods. Currently, the Code provides an exemption from ingredient labelling for ingredients in compound ingredients (including food additives) when the compound ingredient comprises less than 5% of the final food. Under the proposed amendment, antioxidants in fats and oils, when used in compound ingredients, would be required to be declared at all times. We invite comment on this matter. Nisin – extension of use as a food additive (Application A565 – Initial Assessment) Danisco Australia Pty Ltd is seeking FSANZ approval to extend the use of nisin as an antimicrobial preservative in processed meat products to a maximum level of 12.5 mg/kg in certain food categories. The applicant claims that although various antimicrobial preservatives are currently permitted for use in processed meat products (mainly nitrites/nitrates, and sorbic acid), they are not completely effective and spoilage is not uncommon. Views from the meat industry would be especially welcomed. Prescribed name for wine products (Application 571 – Initial Assessment) The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia (WFA) wants to amend the Food Standards Code to define the term ‘wine based beverage’, to declare ‘wine based beverage’ as a prescribed name and to delete the current definition for wine product. WFA is concerned that the current definition for wine product can be misleading to consumers when used in combination with labelling the country of origin. The purpose of this round of public consultation is to make the material provided by WFA publicly available, assist in identifying the affected parties and outline the relevant issues necessary to complete assessment of the application. Water use in wine making – amendment to permitted level (Application A573 – Initial Assessment) The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia is seeking permission to increase the amount of water that may be added to wine from 30 to 70 millilitres per litre, but to include the proviso that this level is only permitted where the addition is ‘in conformance with good manufacturing practice’. The applicant claims that this amendment would remove the potential for non-compliance and retain a maximum prescribed limit to prevent deliberate dilution. Views and comments from interested parties are welcomed. Isomaltulose as a novel food (Application A578 – Initial Assessment) Palatinit GmbH has asked FSANZ to approve the use of isomaltulose as a novel food. Novel foods are non-traditional foods where there is insufficient evidence of safe human consumption in the community. They must undergo a pre-market safety assessment by FSANZ before they can be sold in Australia or New Zealand. Isomaltulose is a nutritive sweetener that is digested more slowly than sucrose. The applicant claims it can be used as a total or partial replacement for sucrose in certain food products. We invite comment on this application. Maximum residue limits – Australia only (Application A574 – Initial/Draft Assessment) (Application A582 – Initial/Draft Assessment) The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has applied to FSANZ seeking to amend maximum residue limits (MRLs) for a number of chemicals in the Code. FSANZ has reviewed the estimated dietary exposure assessments for these applications. We have determined that the residues associated with the proposed MRLs do not present any public health and safety concerns. Food derived from glyphosate-tolerant lucerne J101 and J163 (Application A575 – Draft Assessment) We have received an application from Monsanto Australia Limited to approve food derived from genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant lucerne lines J101 and J163. When used as food, lucerne is known as alfalfa. GM crops cannot be used in the food supply unless FSANZ has assessed their safety and approved their use for this purpose. We have carried out a safety assessment, including an examination of the potential toxicity and allergenicity of the novel protein. We have concluded that food derived from this GM lucerne is as safe and as wholesome as food derived from other lucerne varieties, and we welcome comment. Submissions: FSANZ welcomes public comment from industry, public health professionals, government agencies and consumers. Details of all the assessments above can be found on http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/standardsdevelopment/documentsforpublicco868.cfm Submissions close on 20 September 2006.
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