NEWS
22/10/2024
Electrolytes in sports supplementationElectrolyte balance in optimizing performance during prolonged exercise.
08/10/2024
Evaluation of Ashwagandha from GermanyUse of the trend plant not harmonized at the European level.
24/09/2024
GRIFFONIA IN SUPPLEMENTATION: AN OPPORTUNITY OR A CHALLENGE?Legislative status update on Griffonia
12/09/2023
ASTAXANTHINOn 2 August 2023, the Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/1581 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the conditions of use of the novel food 'astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from the algae Haematococcus pluvialis'.
01/06/2023
INCLUSION OF RHODIOLA SPECIES IN APPENDIX II OF CITESWhat is CITES? The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
24/01/2023
Melatonin: What is it and how does act in our body?The hormone that regulates the circadian rhythm and helps us with the quality of rest.
05/12/2022
Publication of the Regulation on green tea extractsThe new Regulation (EU) 2022/2340 about the restriction of EGCG from green tea extract, which modifies Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006, has already been published.
04/10/2022
NOOTROPICS: Products in trend.The
nootropic trends is growing in the food supplements sector.
29/08/2022
News about the restriction of Green tea catechinsFinal version of the proposal for the new regulation, which
will amend Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006
30/03/2022
25th years old14/02/2022
EFSA’s opinion on α-lipoic acidIs there a
relationship between ALA and insulin autoimmune syndrome?
EFSA analyzes the information and evidence currently
available to issue a response.
03/01/2022
Griffonia and 5-HTPThe truth about the complex European Regulation on Griffonia and its known active 5-HTP
25/09/2021
Alert caused by the presence of ethylene oxideThe health alert is affecting different
food sections, mainly ice-cream producers
Ethylene oxide is found in some products in doses higher than those
allowed, causing a far-reaching alert at European level.
04/06/2021
E-171: EFSA RENDERS AN OPINIONTitanium dioxide cannot be considered safe.
EFSA delivers an answer regarding to E-171 and a decision from European Commission remains pending.
19/04/2021
THE ABC OF LACTOSE LABELLINGWe inform you on how and when you must declare the lactose presence in your product
01/04/2021
ALOE VERA, IN THE SPOTLIGHTThe new European Regulation (EU) 2021/468 was published on March 19, 2021.
17/02/2021
LABELLING GLUTENHow to inform the reapers of white wheat.
We introduce you to the main Regulations for its declaration.
15/12/2020
HOW DID THE INDUSTRY CHANGE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS?The client’s needs in the current situation.
26/05/2020
NEW RESEARCH TOOLS AT THE SAFSN WEBPAGE.Two search engines to facilitate access to information.
12/11/2019
TURMERIC LEGAL LIMITSCurcumin, the turmeric active ingredient that will require control.
14/09/2018
STICKS, NEW FORMAT