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FDA update on post-market assessment of chemicals in the food supply

The agency first published a list in July 2023 and updated it in March 2024. FDA will continue to update the list periodically

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Purity over potency: Authentic Kratom commends FDA for drawing the line on synthetic 7-OH

Authentic Kratom encourages customers, retailers and policy makers to continue working together to support fair regulation, scientific research and education about the...

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Exclusive: ACG welcomes EC decision on titanium dioxide in pharmaceuticals

ACG, the world’s largest integrated supplier of pharmaceutical capsules and allied solutions, welcomes the European Commission’s recent announcement allowing the continued use of titanium dioxide in medicinal products

Mingowood awarded US patent for technology to stabilise acidic cannabinoids

The patent, "Formulation and Noncovalent Stabilization of Olivetolic Acid Derivatives," covers a new method to stabilise acidic cannabinoids such as CBGA, CBDA and THCA

Mayer Brown secures landmark appellate victory for titanium dioxide industry

Titanium dioxide is widely used in many industries, particularly in the form of a white pigment in various products, ranging from paints to cosmetics, medicinal products and toys

Clean. Verified. Trusted: OmniActive's facilities achieve prestigious NSF-GMP certification

The certification was awarded under NSF/ANSI 173, Section 8, which includes requirements from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) outlined in 21 CFR Part 117

ClostraBio obtains self-affirmed GRAS status for next-gen probiotic ingredient CLB101

ClostraBio, a biotech company pioneering microbiome-based solutions for gastrointestinal health, announces that its unique, next-generation probiotic strain, Anaerostipes caccae CLB101, has been granted self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) status by a panel of scientific experts

HHS, FDA and USDA to address the health risks of ultra-processed foods

The agencies are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) to gather information and data to help establish a federally recognised uniform definition for ultra-processed foods — a critical step in providing increased transparency to consumers about the foods they eat

Australia approves Arla Foods Ingredients’ MFGM for use in infant formula

Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) has been approved for use in infant formula products in Australia, with Arla Foods Ingredients granted exclusive commercialisation rights

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Novella, Metaphor Foods unite to commercialise cell-based natural preservatives

Strategic partnership will deliver plant-derived food protection through clean-label innovation

TraceGains shortlisted for Food & Drink Federation Awards for AI-powered CoA solution

A new Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) solution for material compliance and lot-level ingredient quality control from TraceGains has been shortlisted in the Manufacturing & Digital Transformation category of the Food & Drink Federation Awards 2025

FDA encourages food manufacturers to phase out the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in foods before 2027 deadline

On 15 January 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration issued an order revoking the authorisation for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in foods, including dietary supplements (permitted under 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 74.303), and in ingested drugs (permitted under 21 CFR 74.1303)

Unibar's dry eye-busting nutraceutical CapsiClear bags European patents

The carotenoid-rich, chilli pepper-derived ingredient has been clinically proven to reduce intraocular pressure associated with dry eye

NOW expands in-house lab ISO 17025 accreditation

A successful review by the A2LA adds a range of accredited biological and chemical screening methods to its service portfolio

Clasado's Bimuno GOS now suitable for use in TGA-listed products in Australia

The ingredient can now be marketed with a range of permitted health claims within Australia

OptiMSM to become the first MSM to be recognised as a Food with Functional Claims (FFC) in Japan

Balchem, a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, announces that its brand of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), OptiMSM, has been granted Food with Functional Claims (FFC) approval by the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency

FDA releases 2025 Human Foods Programme guidance agenda

The FDA’s Human Foods Programme published their proposed 2025 guidance agenda, including possible new topics for guidance documents or revisions to existing ones

Citrus polyphenol naringenin now on the EU Food Flavouring Regulation list

Naringenin has both taste-modulating and health-boosting effects, and is now approved for use in food, beverage and supplement products across the EU

Broughton expands cannabinoid testing capacity

The company will now be able to test for CBG and CBGA, key precursors to CBD and THC that have been touted for their anxiety-reducing impact

Gnosis by Lesaffre's LANDKIND Pure Salidroside bags active nutrition structure-function claims

The active nutrition ingredient has been shown to support athletic performance in a new study

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Mibelle Biochemistry achieves self-affirmed GRAS status for collagen-booster DracoBelle Nu sd

Plant-based collagen booster gains recognition for safety and opens new opportunities in functional foods and beverages

The NAD⁺ liposome problem: supplement science vs marketing claims

New analysis raises questions about quality, formulation, and verification of liposomal NAD⁺ products

Domino to showcase beverage coding innovations at Drinktec 2025

Smarter and more sustainable solutions for traceability and high-speed production

FDA releases new tool for the toxicity screening of chemicals in food

Some chemicals have toxic properties that may pose a risk to human health when we are exposed to them at certain levels

Fi India 2025 to showcase ingredient innovation and investment potential in Delhi-NCR

The 19th edition of Informa Markets’ trade show will spotlight nutraceuticals, plant-based trends and clean-label development

Crossflon FG offers EU-compliant PTFE solution for food production

Beldam Crossley’s new food-grade polymer meets hygiene, safety and performance demands

Bio-gen Extracts celebrates 25 years of pioneering wellness through nature, science, and purpose

Global nutraceutical leader marks its silver jubilee with a renewed commitment to innovation, sustainability, and people-first values

Innophos launches clean-label whitening alternative to titanium dioxide

This launch follows FDA's recent approval of calcium phosphate as a colour additive in select foods, marking a significant regulatory milestone for food manufacturers

High-precision fill quantity control in food supplement production

Minebea Intec’s checkweigher and software combination drives process optimisation and customer trust

Ostia Sciences and Lallemand celebrate milestone in oral care probiotic production

SALI-10 clinical trials to begin following successful development and scale-up of innovative lozenge formulation

Bioavailable Quatrefolic is reshaping folate supplementation

As the risks of synthetic folic acid gain attention, experts emphasise the need for safer and more effective folate solutions, highlighting the benefits of 5-MTHF for...

Global focus on folate deficiency sparks new nutrition solutions

Growing awareness of folate’s health impact is prompting manufacturers to explore safer, more effective alternatives to synthetic folic acid, including naturally...

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