Toxicology

New tox study validates safe upper dose for cbdMD’s Broad Spectrum CBD blend

25-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

cbdMD's proprietary broad spectrum blend is safe when consumed as a dietary supplement in doses up to 160 mg per day in a 70 kg (154 lb), says a new study published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology.

Supplement industry quick to warn consumers about Trump's enthusiasm for oleander as COVID-19 cure

19-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Sources in the natural products industry were nearly unanimous in condemning the Trump Administration’s apparent new found enthusiasm for a toxic oleander extract as a potential COVID-19 cure.

NPA urges FDA to back off in applying food additive standards

14-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has urged FDA to cease its attempt to apply  food additive standards to dietary ingredients. To do so would create an undue burden on small business, many of which are represented by NPA.

Bonolive self-affirmed GRAS status for olive polyphenol ingredient

12-May-2016

An independent panel of experts has affirmed the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of Bonolive, a unique clinically validated olive polyphenol ingredient for bone health by Ferrer HealthTech.

Nattokinase of “low toxicological concern”, says safety assessment

19-Feb-2016

Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, derived from Bacillus subtilis var. natto is well tolerated and is of “low toxicological concern”, says a new comprehensive safety assessment by scientists at NSF International.

Gencor’s Slimaluma gets letter of no objection from FDA for GRAS status

10-Sep-2014

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a letter of no objection to Gencor for its branded Caralluma fimbriata extract called Slimaluma for use in meal replacement products.

Iron status may be link in degenerative diseases: Study

10-Dec-2010 By Nathan Gray

Eating purple fruits like blueberries and drinking green tea may help to prevent diseases including Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s, according to a new review.

InterHealth builds safety of joint health ingredient

15-Mar-2010 By Stephen Daniells

A patented collagen ingredient intended as a once-a-day, joint-health ingredient, is safe across a range of safety tests, says a new study from the US.

Study adds to DSM's resveratrol safety reputation

07-Aug-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Resveratrol can safely be consumed at doses up to at least 450 milligrams per day for a 60 kg individual, according to a new paper that supports the product’s safety.

DRT compiles safety dossier for pine bark extract

20-Jul-2007 By Alex McNally

French maritime pine bark extract firm DRT has reported successful
scientific tests on the safety of its Oligopin product, which it
expects will help it to reach out of the supplement market and into
foods.

Study boosts Biocell Collagen II safety rep

23-Mar-2007 By staff reporter

A new study has indicated the safety of Biocell's Collagen II, the
dietary ingredient for boosting joint health - an important result,
says the company, as it moves on to getting GRAS certification.

Health Canada issues second Ayurvedic warning

15-Jul-2005

Health Canada is warning Canadians against using unauthorized
Ayurvedic medicinal products amid fears that high levels of heavy
metals could present a health risk, reports Jess Halliday.

MHRA reviews kava ban

08-Feb-2005

The kava industry will get a chance to enter the UK market again if
it can produce new evidence supporting the herbal's safety before
the end of April.

UK to hear new evidence on kava

18-Aug-2004

The UK medicines regulator will review new safety data on the
banned herbal kava early next year, it revealed this week.

AAC drives submissions to the FDA

28-Jan-2003

AAC Consulting Group, the regulatory consulting subsidiary of
contract research organisation Kendle International, has signed an
agreement with two toxicologists to further expand its services to
the food and dietary supplement industries.