Trade union hits back at consumer report criticising supplement quality

France’s National Union of Food Supplements, Synadiet says that it is ‘astonished at the total absence of consumer experiences’ in a report that warns the general public of poor quality supplements. Read more

Czech authorities flag supplements containing excess mercury levels for sale on eBay

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) is warning consumers to avoid food supplements containing excess mercury levels that are available on the auction site eBay. Read more

Vitamin D ‘one-size-fits-all’ rules queried as optimal levels vary between groups

Recommended vitamin D intake levels vary between countries with optimal levels for one group differing for another group, a review says as it questions the "one-size-fits-all" guidelines. Read more

EC extends whey protein isolate use in supplements and infant formulae

The European Commission (EC) authorises the extended use of bovine-based whey protein isolate as a novel food for use in food supplements and infant formulae for infants. Read more