Attention copywriters. The FDA has taken out a bright red pen and is poised to mark up your product statements. The green shades (an antiquated description of newspaper copyeditors) signaled much closer review of health claims with a warning to General Mills about oat cereal. The agency has also revised a health claim for selenium, [...]
Because Coca-Cola Co. and partner Nestle by were unable to substantiate claims that Enviga causes weight loss, the beverage has lightened the pockets of both companies by $650,000. The companies have just agreed to a settlement with 27 states over claims that Enviga green tea energy drink burns calories, resulting in weight loss. Connecticut Atty. [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a scientific opinion (summary also available) on two ingredients commonly used in so-called energy drinks. Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA’s Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) concluded that exposure to taurine and d-glucuronolactone through regular consumption of energy drinks [...]
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has filed suit against Coke and Energy Brands claiming that the companies make deceptive and unsubstantiated claims on the VitaminWater line of beverages. To read the press release, click here. Coke markets VitaminWater as a healthful alternative to soda by labeling its several flavors with such [...]
FoodProcessing.com weighs in on 2009 trends to watch for functional foods and nutraceutical ingredients in this comprehensive article. Included among the predicted trends: Fiber (according to National Starch Food Innovation) Vitamin K (according to PL Thomas) Phytochemicals Botanicals To read the article, click here.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to The Coca-Cola Company, objecting to the labeling of their Diet Coke Plus product which describes the drink as “Diet Coke with Vitamins and Minerals.” Regulators said the beverage does not have enough nutrients to justify the use of the word “plus” in its name. According [...]
