Nopal Functional food moving up the food chain
5-Apr-2008 - Gallic supplier, the Iranex Group, has acquired fellow French natural extracts specialist Bio Serae Laboratories as part of a strategic drive into the health and wellness sector.
CNI (the Iranex arm) global sales manager Olivier Houalla said in a November 2007 NutraIngredients.com video interview that "the trend is to the natural product". Its latest move demonstrates how serious it is about moving fully in that direction.
He said purchasing Bio Serae would give CNI extra tools to negotiate the European and international functional foods market.
The undisclosed acquisition means Iranex will have access to Bio Serae's portfolio of branded and unbranded ingredients that include its weight management cactus-derived offerings NeOpuntia and Cacti-Néa, its antioxidant-boosted grape extracts VinOserae and VinOseed and more.
FDA Registration Requirements.
March 13, 2008
Dear Owner or Operator of a Registered Food Facility:
The United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has received a letter from a foreign embassy seeking clarification on information that had been sent in a letter to a number of food facilities in its country by FDA Registrar Corporation (FDA Registrar Corp). U.S. FDA is aware that private businesses, such as FDA Registrar Corp., are offering their services to food facilities. The purpose of this letter is to clarify that these private businesses are not affiliated with U.S. FDA, nor do they act on U.S. FDA's behalf.
As you know, the U.S. FDA's Registration of Food Facilities Final Rule, 21 CFR §§ 1.225-1.243, requires owners and operators of all domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food that will be consumed in the United States to register with U.S. FDA. We thank you for registering.. Please note the following regarding the registration of food facilities:
1. Food facilities can register directly with U.S. FDA. There is no fee to register with U.S. FDA.
A food facility may register, update, or cancel its registration itself (or authorize another person to do so on its behalf) using the Internet at http://www.access.fda.gov. Alternatively, a food facility may register, update, or cancel a registration by mail by requesting the appropriate form from U.S. FDA at 1-800-216-7331 (301-575-0156 outside the United States), or by e-mail at FURLS@FDA.GOV.
U.S. Agents may charge a fee for their services, which is solely an issue to be decided between the food facility and the person who agrees to serve as the food facility's U.S. Agent.
2. Contrary to any suggestion by FDA Registrar Corp., food facilities should register only once. The registration does not expire.
If any of the mandatory information in a registration changes (e.g., a food facility changes U.S. Agents or food product categories manufactured at the facility), the registered food facility must update the registration within 60 days of the change. 21 C.F.R. § 1.234. The registered food facility must cancel a registration within 60 calendar days of the reason for cancellation (e.g., facility ceases operations, ceases providing food for consumption in the United States, or the facility is sold to a new owner). 21 C.F.R. § 1.235.
3. Contrary to any suggestion by FDA Registrar Corp., food facilities do not need a certificate of registration. U.S. FDA does not issue a certificate of registration, nor does U.S. FDA recognize a certificate of registration issued by a private business. U.S. FDA issues a registration number to registered facilities. Any registered food facility may obtain its registration number by contacting U.S. FDA.
4. Contrary to any suggestion by FDA Registrar Corp., food facilities that have registered and do not have their FURLS information or PIN should not re-register. Instead, a food facility can contact U.S. FDA for help at 1-800-216-7331 (301-575-0156 outside the United States), or by e-mail at FURLS@FDA.GOV.
A food facility will be asked to provide information on its company’s letterhead signed by the owner, operator, or agent-in-charge of the facility to verify the information. Once U.S. FDA verifies the identity of the food facility, U.S. FDA will provide the facility access to its account. For more information about these requirements, please refer to the Final Rule and to U.S. FDA's website at http://www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html for Question and Answer guidance documents, tutorials, and other information. You can also ask U.S. FDA for help at 1-800-216-7331 (301-575-0156 outside the United States), or by e-mail at FURLS@FDA.GOV.
Sincerely,
Stephen F. Sundlof, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Director
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Secrets to a Toned Tummy
First, fill up on fiber. “It will help to eliminate toxins and move wastes through your body so you don’t look bloated,” say the Nutrition Twins, dieticians Tammy Lakatos Shames and Lyssie Lakatos. “Plus, the whole grains will give you the energy you need to get through your much-needed cardio and crunches.” Salt will only add to bloated bellies, so the Twins recommend seasoning your food with spices like chili powder and cumin.
Finally, consider adding probiotics to your diet. These healthy bacteria, which can be found in smoothies and yogurts with a probiotic label, work wonders in your digestive track by helping speed up digestion, easing stomach discomfort, and fighting bloating. Probiotic smoothies are a great choice. They “also help to hydrate you, preventing you from retaining water,” say the Twins.
So let’s get this straight: better posture, stronger core, good looking body and smoothies? What are you waiting for?
