Summit 2015, Rotorua – still a few places available
We are nearly booked out – so, if you have not yet registered to come along, do so now before capacity is reached!
Don’t forget your sparkling outfits for the GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner.
AGM Notices
Don’t forget to print off your voting form, fill it in and scan back to us or bring on the day! If you won’t be at the AGM itself, print off a proxy form and give your vote to another member.
Can’t wait to see you all there for an invigorating Summit. It will be World Happiness Day on Friday 20th – what better way to end a great few days together.
Survey Sector Report Launch, Auckland
This evening went really well with 80 members and associates registered to come along. Steven Joyce, Minister for Economic Development attended and mingled with the crowd – many people had a chance to talk to him about concerns around the lack of progress with the Bill and assistance for R&D and Export.
Thanks to Crowe Horwath who hosted this event for us and to Ian Skelton for his presentation of the Survey results. Don’t forget that on Friday morning 20 March we will be running a short presentation of the Survey at the Summit prior to the Friday Seminars.
We had quite a bit of publicity around the Survey results in NBR and in The Sunday Star Times. We are visiting a couple of politicians to press our case prior to the Summit so we hope to get some news about the progress of the Bill at the very least. Don’t forget you can access the whole report or just the key findings on our website http://www.naturalproductsnz.org/natural-products-nz-sector-survey-2014/
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/66454027/exports-get-naturally-healthy-boost
https://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/26359563/natural-products-industry-a-1-4b-contributor-to-nz-economy/
James & Wells Seminar – ‘Trade marks and branding in China’
This seminar, next Wednesday 11th March, is an an opportunity to better understand which pitfalls to avoid and how to maximise the value of your brand in China.
http://www.jaws.co.nz/events/detail/trade-marks-and-branding-in-china-more-gain-less-pain#.VPevl3yUe2U
Auckland-based Regulatory and Compliance Manager Needed
Working with the head of R&D for this company you will develop processes to ensure compliance with national and international regulations for natural health products, dietary supplements and foods. Provide strategic guidance on regulatory strategy and compliance and ensure successful product registrations are completed to support sales into international markets. Ideally have tertiary Science qualification and at least 5 years’ experience working within a regulatory environment, preferably within the natural health, dietary supplement or food supplement industry. You will also have experience with US and/or EU regulatory requirements; experience with ISO13485, GMP, CE Mark technical file compilation and/ or medical devices would be an advantage. Contact Alison or Kerry for more information on this role.
Members in the News:
FlowMotion noticed
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11399007
Manuka Health to launch ground breaking bioactive supplement
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1502/S00702/groundbreaking-bioactive-supplement-launch-at-expo-west.htm
NZ Extracts – Tuatara Natural Products – the ultimate fat burner
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/66573147/fatburning-pill-could-be-obesity-fix
News Update
WHAT’S NEW IN OUR INDUSTRY AROUND THE WORLD
Editor’s Choice:
IADSA Newsflash
The latest newsflash from IADSA has plenty of good updates on international markets including an article on “The small issues that define market access” – worth a look. We’ve uploaded it onto our NPNZ website so check it out HERE
The Weight Management Market: Tripping the light fantastic
http://www.nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com/technical/article_page/The_weight_management_market_tripping_the_light_fantastic/105885/
CMA welcomes review of Cochrane Report on Chondroitin
http://www.cmaustralia.org.au/Resources/Documents/Media-Releases/2015/Media_Release_CMA%20Welcomes_Cochrane_Review.pdf
Vitamin E linked to lower heart attack risk
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Vitamin-E-linked-to-lower-heart-attack-risk-but-only-if-used-alone
Vitamin K ingredient makes splash in arterial health space
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Nattopharma-s-vitamin-K2-ingredient-makes-splash-in-arterial-health-space-with-new-product-launch/
Amaranth seeds may help cardiovascular issues
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Amaranth-seeds-may-help-cardiovascular-health-and-diabetes/
Fat Guidelines – were they wrong?
http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science/Study-claims-fat-guidelines-should-not-have-been-introduced-but-should-they/
Pycnogenol improves Psoriasis Symptoms
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/smartlead/view/1049620/2
Shows & Exhibitions coming up
31 March – Food Safety & Processing, Auckland
www.conferenz.co.nz/food
16-18 April – Shibowei International Organic & Green Food Industry Expo, Beijing
http://en.gnfexpo.com/
27-28 June – Green Living Show, Auckland
www.thegreenlivingshow.co.nz
19-20 May – China Beauty, Shanghai
http://www.tradexworldwide.net/china-beauty-expo-2015/
3-4 May – Naturally Good Expo, Sydney
http://www.naturallygood.com.au/syd15/