Maintaining such an international outlook is a test for companies everywhere, but New Zealand’s relative isolation means even our most savvy business leaders aren’t always as well exposed to global trends and impacts as their competitors…
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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) re-launched its industry-focused website on 27 January. The new website is aimed at food businesses that produce, sell, export or import food. It is designed to help these businesses navigate regulatory and market access requirements…
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When you consider the aviation industry contributes two percent of global carbon dioxide emissions (CO 2), flying on algae-based sustainable aviation fuel can’t be a bad idea…
Qantas flying on algae possibility Read More »
The Japan Health & Nutrition Food Association (JHNFA) recently announced the first list of 48 raw materials from 16 companies which are certified as conforming to the standards of the new third-party certification system: “In-House Safety Assessment of Health Foods”. The list covers various different substances, including propolis extracts, chitosan powders and chlorella extracts…
JAPAN: The new third-party certification system for health foods Read More »
Leading European scientists on gut health have started a campaign to try to make the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)’s interpretation of the EU Health Claims Regulation clearer and scientifically acceptable…
EU: Probiotic scientists take action on health claims Read More »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new Web resource called ‘FDA Basics for Industry’ to help companies and others save time and resources in their interactions with the agency. The website includes basic information about the regulatory process, including information that is frequently requested by industry…
US: FDA ‘basics for industry’ Read More »
The FDA has prepared a ‘Small Entity Compliance Guide on Current Good Manufacturing Practice in manufacturing, packaging, labelling, or holding operations for dietary supplements’…
USA: New GMP guidance for small businesses & FDA warnings on GMP failures Read More »
While the common cold is a long way from most New Zealanders’ minds, winter will soon be upon us and it’s time to stock up your arsenal against one of the most widespread illnesses in the world.
According to a new review published by The Cochrane Collaboration, zinc supplements may reduce the severity and duration of the common cold.
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New Zealand health and wellness products manufacturer and distributor New Image Group has acted to stop discounting of its lead product Alpha Lipid Lifeline in Malaysia by some large direct sellers.
The discounting has impacted on the morale of its smaller distributors in that country and, along with the effects of the global financial crisis and strong New Zealand dollar, to a lesser extent the group’s bottom line for the first six months of the financial year.
New Image tackles discounting and invests for growth Read More »
Sauvignon blanc grapes hold a lot more secrets than just being an important wine ingredient, according to preliminary results of a scientific investigation. The AgResearch study looked at the benefits of an extract from Sauvignon blanc’s grape seed, a by-product from wine production, manufactured by Marlborough-based company New Zealand Extracts Ltd…
