U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is accepting comments on a proposed monograph for testing the identity, concentration and purity of Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086. As the first probiotic monograph with USP, this is a noteworthy development. USP press release. USP Food Ingredients.
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Law firm expresses concern that the FDA seeks to greatly constrict medical food category in the United States. See blog post by Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C., Medical Food Draft Guidance – Has the FDA Bitten off More than it Can Chew?
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ISAPP is signatory, along with other professional societies, on a letter requesting that the FDA retract its final guidance (issued September 2013) on when food and dietary supplement research must be conducted under and Investigational New Drug Application. A face-to-face meeting with the FDA was also requested. Letter. (See also ISAPP Latest News post on […]
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This week in Nairobi, Kenya, ISAPP Board member, Dr. Gregor Reid, will lead an International Conference and Workshop on the Microbiome and Probiotics. Hosted at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the event is supported by ISAPP and sponsored by the Maternal-Infant Microbiome and Immunity (MIMI) Canadian Institutes for Health Network and the Ministry of […]
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An expert panel addressing proper use of the term “probiotic” was convened by ISAPP October 24, 2013 in London UK. The panel, chaired by Prof. Glenn Gibson, comprised 10 academic experts and ISAPP’s executive director. A fast-track manuscript indicating conclusions from the discussion is being prepared by the panelists. Although the panel agreed to continue […]
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The Global Probiotics Council, a committee established in 2004 by DANONE Research and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., announced the 6th annual Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research. Three $50,000 annual grants will support new research on probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in the United States. Young Investigators committed to basic research on gastrointestinal microbiota, probiotics and […]
https://isappscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ISAPP_LogoRedsign_horz.png00Mary Ellen Sandershttps://isappscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ISAPP_LogoRedsign_horz.pngMary Ellen Sanders2012-12-08 00:00:002019-04-18 16:05:24December 8, 2012
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The term “probiotic” will no longer be allowed on food labels in the EU starting December 14, 2012. EFSA has remained unconvinced that the strength of the science behind probiotic products meets their efficacy standards. Conferring a health benefit is imbedded in the term, “probiotic;” therefore, the term can only be used on products with […]
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The ISAPP Board of Directors responds to the accusation of publication bias in the field of probiotic research: no evidence that publication bias for probiotic field is any different than other fields. ISAPP calls for publication of all studies (positive, negative or null) and full disclosure of conflicts of interest. Open letter.
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January 9, 2014
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersU.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is accepting comments on a proposed monograph for testing the identity, concentration and purity of Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086. As the first probiotic monograph with USP, this is a noteworthy development. USP press release. USP Food Ingredients.
January 7, 2014
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersLaw firm expresses concern that the FDA seeks to greatly constrict medical food category in the United States. See blog post by Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C., Medical Food Draft Guidance – Has the FDA Bitten off More than it Can Chew?
November 26, 2013
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersISAPP is signatory, along with other professional societies, on a letter requesting that the FDA retract its final guidance (issued September 2013) on when food and dietary supplement research must be conducted under and Investigational New Drug Application. A face-to-face meeting with the FDA was also requested. Letter. (See also ISAPP Latest News post on […]
November 18, 2013
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersThis week in Nairobi, Kenya, ISAPP Board member, Dr. Gregor Reid, will lead an International Conference and Workshop on the Microbiome and Probiotics. Hosted at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the event is supported by ISAPP and sponsored by the Maternal-Infant Microbiome and Immunity (MIMI) Canadian Institutes for Health Network and the Ministry of […]
October 25, 2013
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersAn expert panel addressing proper use of the term “probiotic” was convened by ISAPP October 24, 2013 in London UK. The panel, chaired by Prof. Glenn Gibson, comprised 10 academic experts and ISAPP’s executive director. A fast-track manuscript indicating conclusions from the discussion is being prepared by the panelists. Although the panel agreed to continue […]
December 17, 2012
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersSee the newly released report from the ISAPP meeting held in Cork, Ireland October 1-3, 2012. Download meeting report
December 8, 2012
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersThe Global Probiotics Council, a committee established in 2004 by DANONE Research and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., announced the 6th annual Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research. Three $50,000 annual grants will support new research on probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in the United States. Young Investigators committed to basic research on gastrointestinal microbiota, probiotics and […]
November 13, 2012
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersContinuing Medical Education: “Probiotics for GI Health in 2012: Issues and Updates” posted today and is available free of charge.
November 12, 2012
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersThe term “probiotic” will no longer be allowed on food labels in the EU starting December 14, 2012. EFSA has remained unconvinced that the strength of the science behind probiotic products meets their efficacy standards. Conferring a health benefit is imbedded in the term, “probiotic;” therefore, the term can only be used on products with […]
October 31, 2012
/in News /by Mary Ellen SandersThe ISAPP Board of Directors responds to the accusation of publication bias in the field of probiotic research: no evidence that publication bias for probiotic field is any different than other fields. ISAPP calls for publication of all studies (positive, negative or null) and full disclosure of conflicts of interest. Open letter.