Wellness

In response to an IPA Europe complaint, European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly finds that the Commission’s interpretation of EU food legislation in relation to probiotics is “reasonable and in line with the main goal of this legislation, which is to ensure a high level of consumer protection.”

Vitamin, mineral and supplement products “may bear nutrient content claims, including ‘healthy,’’ if they meet structure/function claim criteria “without being subject to the requirements of the ‘healthy nutrient content claim” stated in the final rule FDA published recently.

UK food toxicity committee says substantial exceedances of the Acceptable Daily Intake of turmeric - such as through excessive supplement use - represents a potential health risk to humans.

Namandje Bumpus' departure means there is no obvious, internal candidate to serve as acting commissioner when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January and the Senate works to confirm a new leader.

Deal for fellow Belgian firm Kela will bolster Ceres' consumer health offering in Europe with brands such as Folavit and Hyalo.

Volleyball great Gabby Reece promotes Stemregen Sport; eye care pharma Harrow changes scientific lead; sisters partner to launch Renew-V vaginal moisturizer; Haleon tabs former Unilever executive as chief customer officer; and former Bayer executive leads Perrigo’s expanded scientific office.

AHPA’s significant legislative victories included enactment of Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act in 2006 to establish a serious adverse event reporting law for vitamin, mineral and supplement products.

A round-up of the latest European consumer health appointments: Maxwellia adds CFO and board member; Reckitt restructures operations; Barentz names CEO.

London-based Unilever PLC is recruiting expert perfumers in the UK, US and India to work internally across its global portfolio of brands in a hybrid fragrance development model that taps artificial intelligence and the company’s digitally enabled teams. The €100m project gives the company more control over the process, which is key in catering to consumers.

European Food Safety Authority finds no link between creatine supplementation and improved cognitive function.

While the majority of British consumers don't want to pay more for eco-conscious products like foods and cosmetics, one in five would pay more for sustainable premium and luxury products and fast-moving consumer goods, reports Clear Channel.

Spanish sage drives the cognitive health benefits of Bayer Consumer Health's new Berocca Mind effervescent supplement in the UK.