Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

New maximum pyrrolizidine alkaloid levels in supplements to come into force this month

05-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Guidelines that determine the maximum levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids permitted in dietary supplements take effect this week, in the latest regulatory action that stretches back to 2011.

FSE issues pyrrolizidine alkaloid advice ahead of EU supplement legislation

11-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Food Supplements Europe (FSE) has made available a series of recommendations aimed at growers and botanical collectors to reduce the presence of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PA) in food supplements.

USP to hold forums on elderberry standards, pyrrolizidine alkaloids

21-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

USP will virtually host two open forums over the next eight days, one covering possible addition standards for elderberry – one of the hottest and most in-demand ingredients of 2020 – and another covering pyrrolizidine alkaloids – toxic compounds that...

Understanding toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids is of ‘crucial relevance for daily life’: Expert

24-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

An upcoming symposium will explore the toxicology, pharmacokinetics, analysis, and regulatory perspectives of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, toxic compounds that may be found in food and herbal products.