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GNC Holdings has expanded its partnership with health and beauty retail chain Watsons and has clarified that the GNC brand is entirely different from LAC - a health supplement brand and retail chain now run by people behind its former Singapore franchisee.
From MNCs to regional giants, and government boards, find out the new C-suite appointments and regulatory chief movements across the health and nutrition industry.
Malaysia pharmacy chain Alpro Pharmacy has developed a functional powder for lowering the glycaemic index (GI) of foods, amid high prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in the country.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking to capture Asia-Pacific’s burgeoning functional foods and beverage market with a new application center in Singapore.
India slashing GST for nutraceuticals, US proposing amendments to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), and China’s upcoming health foods safety rules review are some of the new updates in this regulatory news round-up.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has published a statement addressing misconceptions and inaccurate information made by a local media regarding nutraceuticals.
The Indian government last week announced a steep reduction in GST rates for nutraceuticals from 18% to 5%, and the minister of commerce has urged companies to pass on the savings to consumers.
JSHealth Vitamins has launched its first supplement targeted at men - Hair + Energy For Men - based on strong feedback for hair growth support products.
New Zealand companies exporting dietary supplements and food are exempted from certain domestic labeling and composition rules from September 25, but these are not enough to boost supplements exports.
The Australian supplement market is seeing an increase in products for energy, sleep, and muscle relaxation, with ingredients like magnesium at the center of the action.