Splenda may damage gut bacteria, boost weight gain: study
Consumption of the sweetener Splenda at doses within the US FDA’s Acceptable Daily Intake may suppress beneficial bacteria in the gut, and cause weight gain, says a new rat study.
Archives for September 24, 2008
FDA makes health claim notification estimates
The US Food and Drug Administration estimates that it will receive only one nutrient content claim notification and two health claim notifications per year, according to a notice to be published in the Federal Register.
Dispatches from China: Food Safety
New venture aims to ensure safety of Chinese exports
A new food testing centre in southern China is aiming to smooth the way for Chinese food exports to the US and other markets.
Calls for new patent system that encourages innovation
The biotech industry has the potential to help feed the world’s poorest people but it is being held back by a breakdown in the patent system, a new study said.
Patent debate rumbles on after Tate & Lyle sucralose ruling
A sucralose manufacturer has cast doubt on the Chinese firms that this week won a case against Tate & Lyle over claims they infringed the sugar giant’s process patents for the sweetener.
Splenda study: Industry and academia respond
Questions have been raised concerning the safety of the Splenda brand of sweetener, and its key component sucralose, following publication of results of a rat study. Both industry and academia gave their views to FoodNavigator.com.