Articles by Shari Barbanel
NSF International Launches 455 GMP Certification
Global public health organization NSF International (NSF) was recently accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to certify manufacturers to the NSF/ANSI 455 GMP (good manufacturing practice) standards. This accreditation allows NSF to expand its dietary supplement GMP certification program to include manufacturers of cosmetics/personal care and over-the-counter (OTC) products. NSF is the first independent certifier to begin ...
Pines Celebrates 45 Years and 90 Years as Cerophyl
During the Great Depression, scientist Dr. Charles F. Schnabel fed his children the dried powder of whole leaf young cereal grass. He documented their resulting excellent health. Schnabel planted wheat grass on their farm in the fall of 1931. After a winter of slow growth in often-freezing temperatures, the plant went from a couple of ...
CRN: New FDA Announcement on CBD Signals Continued Agency Inaction
In response to a notice issued on Jan. 8, 2021, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), titled, “Better Data for a Better Understanding of the Use and Safety Profile of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products,” the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued the following statement: “Today’s notice, late in the day, late in a week that ...
Sabinsa Founder Honored by ASSOCHAM for Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, founder and chairman of Sami-Sabinsa Group (East Windsor, NJ) was honored with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his exemplary services in the nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals industry by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). The award was presented as part of Ayush Mela, one of India’s largest ...
Noted Physician Touts Nutrition’s Critical Role in Supporting Immune Health for Congressional Staff
Tieraona Low Dog, MD, recently educated congressional staffers on the responsible role of dietary supplements in supporting immune health, as well as their many other health and wellness benefits, particularly in the era of COVID-19. Low Dog was featured at the final Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC) briefing of 2020, held last week. An expert ...
Sensus Plans to Expand Production Capacity
To keep up with the rising demand of chicory inulin market led by growing consumer preference toward healthier food ingredients, Sensus (The Netherlands) has committed significant capital for expansion of its production capacity starting in 2021. The planned investments will be matched by Sensus contracting increased acreage for chicory roots with its farmer base. Consumer ...
GELITA Acquires Majority Stake in Turkish Gelatin Manufacturer
GELITA AG (Germany) has acquired 65 percent of the shares in the Turkish gelatin producer SelJel. With this joint venture, GELITA AG is further strengthening its position as the industry’s global leader, the company stated. The remaining 35 percent of the shares remain with the founding family Tezman. With approximately 6,500 metric tons of edible, ...
CRN Announces New, Upgraded Supplement OWL Platform
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced upgrades to the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library), the dietary supplement industry’s self-regulatory product listing. Companies looking to participate in the Supplement OWL now have additional support options to upload their dietary supplement product information into this important industry initiative. “Serving as a resource for regulators, retailers, industry and consumers since ...
Arla Foods Ingredients Cuts Its CO2 Emissions
Arla Foods Ingredients (Denmark) has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year by using energy from biogas. Meanwhile, the company is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity, helping infant formula manufacturers cut their emissions by as much as 25 percent. The two initiatives are part of Green Ambition 2050, the sustainability strategy ...
Cinnamon May Improve Blood Sugar Control in People With Prediabetes
Cinnamon improves blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and could slow the progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. It is estimated that nearly 90 million people in the United States have prediabetes, which occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal ...
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