CBD in Singapore: Botanical unlikely to be allowed in supplements in near future
Singapore is unlikely to permit the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in supplements in the near future, despite acknowledging it may have a role to play as a medicine.
Archives for August 4, 2021
Ready to fly? South Korea exploring balloon flower as health functional food due to triglyceride lowering effects
South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) is exploring the use of Platycodon grandiflorum, commonly known as balloon flower or Chinese bellflower, as a health functional food after studies showed that it could lower blood triglyceride levels.
Legal buzz: Australia takes to courts fight back against New Zealand’s manuka honey trademark attempt
The Australian manuka honey industry has gathered over 5,000 pages of information to fight back in court against New Zealand’s recent attempts to trademark the name ‘manuka’ for its honey, after failed attempts to reach a truce.
From medical nutrition to the mainstream: India’s Esperer Nutrition launches 10-strong nutraceutical range
Mumbai firm Esperer Nutrition has launched a range of consumer nutraceuticals for the global market, after making its mark with its flagship cancer medical nutrition products last year.
Max Biocare launches new infant and toddler formula division under Little Étoile brand
Australian pharma and nutraceutical company Max Biocare has expanded its baby food brand Little Étoile with a new infant and toddler formula range.