Beijing—Chinese officials recently denied entrance to a cargo shipment of corn from the United States on the grounds that it was contaminated with an unapproved strain of genetically modified corn, Reuters reports. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are slowly being adopted as food sources by the Chinese government, and even the...
Washington, D.C.—A prohibition on the use of trans fat as an ingredient in food products could be coming from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). By removing the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) designation from trans fat, the agency would, in effect, make its inclusion illegal. Any ingredient without...
The updated food safety rules proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are being criticized by many parties, especially small farmers. The rules, which are mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), have had their public comment period extended twice after technical issues prevented users from uploading...
Frustrated with a lack of progress from negotiators, activists groups made a dramatic exit just before the close of this year’s world climate change meetings by walking out en masse from Warsaw’s National Stadium, where the meetings were held. The 19th Conference of the Parties (COP19) to the United Nations...
Fairfield, IA— Experts have suggested there may be a link between genetically modified (GM) foods and gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease. A report, released by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) on Nov. 25, cites a wide collection of data from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Act records,...
Norcross, GA—U.S. Marshals have seized more than $2 million worth of dietary supplements that contain an unapproved food additive from a supplement manufacturer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found products manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based here, that contained 1, 3-Dimethylamine HCI (DMAA) or its chemical equivalent. DMAA...
Washington, IL—On Sunday, November 17, more than 16 tornadoes hit Illinois and parts of Indiana, leaving incredible damage in their wake. One of the hardest hit areas was Washington, IL, where one person was killed, 120 people were injured and 500 homes were destroyed. Just a few miles from this...
Savvy shoppers are always looking to get the most “bang for their buck,” even when it comes to their dietary supplements. Green foods, with their wide variety of benefits ranging from fighting bad breath to acting as anticarcinogens, are some of nature’s best multitaskers. What are Green Foods? Green...
Sabinsa Corporation of East Windsor, NJ, received a letter of non-objection from FDA regarding the GRAS status of its Curcumin C3 Complex ingredient. Aker BioMarine of Oslo, Norway, launched the “How to Speak Krill” program, which offers retailers the tools they need to help their customers make better decisions...
