K&L Gates has applied on behalf of Telomerase Activation Science Inc., for cycloastragenol to be approved under the Regulation (EC) No 258/97 (the โNovel Foods Regulationโ). Cycloastragenol is extracted from Astragalus trojanus, a perennial flowering shrub of the Fabaceae family (more commonly known as the legume, pea or bean family). The applicant states that the … Continue reading Application to the FSA to market cycloastragenol as a novel food ingredient
Written Q&A to EU Commission – Latest answer on trans fatty acids
Here another answer of the Commission about trans-fats. It's quite fresh (25th February 2014). It's clear from this answer that: 1) The Commission is following with great attention the FDA move about trans fats; 2) Probably the report of the Commission on trans-fats (art. 30(7) Reg. EU n. 1169/2011) will not be released in the … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Latest answer on trans fatty acids