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EFSA Issues Positive Opinion on Nicotinamide Riboside as Novel Food

Dietary supplement market in Europe is expected to be worth $52.9 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research Inc.

08.08.19

Dietary Supplements | Energy | Functional Foods & Beverages | Regulations | World Markets

D-Ribose Gains EFSA Novel Food Safety Authorization

Bioenergy Life Science predicts robust activity for the energy ingredient.

05.13.19

Industry & Market News | Omega-3s

EFSA Issues Positive Opinion on DHA Health Claim

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved an Article 14 Health Claim that recognizes omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) contributes to normal brain function. The Panel found there was sufficient evidence to indicate that DHA contribut…

12.01.14

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Women's Health

EFSA Issues Positive Opinion on Folic Acid Health Claim

EFSA’s ruling endorsed the role of 400mcg supplementary folic acid in reducing the risk of spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

07.30.13

Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Regulations

EFSA Approves Article 14 Health Claim for Barley Betafiber

European food and beverage manufacturers will soon be able to use a stronger health claim on products that contain Barliv barley betafiber (beta-glucan). In a summary scientific opinion by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in December 2011, the panel confirmed a cause-and-effect relationship between barley beta-glucans and lower/reduced blood cholesterol.

01.19.12

Breaking News | Regulations | Research

EHPM Urges Commission to Analyze Negative EFSA Claims Opinions

Food supplement trade association EHPM has urged the European Commission not to automatically reject claims that have received negative opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

11.03.11

Food Labeling in Europe

The European Food Safety Authority forges ahead with the tricky business of regulating food label claims.

Online Exclusives Joanna Cosgrove 07.14.11

Fiber Gains Positive Opinions in Latest EFSA Evaluations

The European Food Safety Authority has issued a fresh series of evaluations regarding Article 13.1 “general function” health claims.

06.30.11

Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Dietary Supplements

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Food Additives has given a positive scientific opinion on the use of Lalmin selenium yeast, from Lallemand Health Ingredients (LHI), Copenhagen, Denmark, in foods and dietary supplements. The panel c…

10.01.08

Certifications, Approvals & Patents

The European Food Safety Authority

The EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has issued a positive opinion on four more bisglycinate chelates from Albion, Saint Clair Shores, MI: calcium, magnesium zinc and copper. The Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materi…

07.01.08