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Codex Nutrition Committee Meets in Dresden, Germany

Setting the Nutrient Reference Values for Infants & Children

November 21, 2024

At the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses meeting, the primary interest for the NHF was the establishment of healthy Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) for older infants and young children.

Codex Alimentarius Commission Advances Toxic Vet-Drug and Bee-Killer Standards

January 25, 2023

Scott C. Tips

After two years of Zoom meetings in place of live, in-person meetings, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) finally met in-person once again in Rome, Italy during the week of November 21, 2022. Well, not quite. In deference to the on-going COVID-19 fear-mongering, it was actually a “hybrid” meeting where delegates...

Codex Approves New Stevia Framework

January 25, 2022

Julia Peterman

Brussels, Belgium—Codex Alimentarius has adopted a new framework for steviol glycosides. The Committee explained in the framework that there are two previously existing specification monographs for steviol glycosides, requiring that products consist of at least 95% steviol glycosides on a dried basis, taking into account the major glycosides stevioside and...

February 2022

January 20, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Editorial: Immune Market in 2022: What you need to know now What’s Selling Tip of the Month: Using Caution with Claims Adaptogens: Helping Us Deal with the 2020s 2022 Heart Health Update Grocery Feature: Raise a Glass to Healthy Energy! Supplement Highlights: Male Performance Boosters Herb of...

A Most Surreal Two Weeks: The Codex Alimentarius Circus Comes to Town

January 20, 2022

Scott C. Tips

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases, readers are advised to contact an attorney for specific legal advice. © Scott C. Tips 2022. Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of...

October 2021

September 28, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Publisher's Letter: Transparency Throughout What’s Selling Meeting Supply Demands: Raw Materials Update Flavors & Colors Trend Report Packaging that Attracts Consumers 5 Challenges Impacting Brands Today 3 Must-Dos for 2022 Grocery Feature: Cheers to Healthier Sips! Herb of the Month: Coriander Happy Customer: Forever Young Health Food...

CODEX ALIMENTARIUS: One Victory, One Loss

September 28, 2021

Scott C. Tips

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases, readers are advised to contact an attorney for specific legal advice. © Scott C. Tips 2021 Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of...

February 2021

January 22, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Editorial: Feeling Stressed? Tip of the Month: Connecting with Customers: 3 Keys to Social Media Engagement What's Selling Building Resilience with Adaptogens COVID-19 Underscores Importance of Heart Health Insights & Inspiration 3 Keys to a Strong Immune System Vitamin Connection: High-Dose Vitamin C, Dr. Marik's "MATH+" and...

The Codex Alimentarius Commission Meets Virtually for the First Time Ever

January 22, 2021

Scott C. Tips

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases, readers are advised to contact an attorney for specific legal advice. © Scott C. Tips 2021 Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of...

IADSA Releases Video Explaining Codex Alimentarius Importance

June 15, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

London, UK—IADSA has released a short video explaining the role of Codex Alimentarius in the global regulations of food supplements, according to a press release. [caption id="attachment_74412" align="alignright" width="287"] Steve Wearne, Vice-Chair of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Image courtesy of IADSA.[/caption] The video was launched by Steve Wearne, Vice Chair...