Reducol approved by EU
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Forbes Medi-Tech's Reducol has been deemed "substantially equivalent" for seven new food groups by European regulatory authorities, the firm announces March 2. The cholesterol-lowering ingredient was approved by the European Union Standing Commission on the Food Chain & Animal Health for use in margarine-type products, milk-based products and soy drinks. Forbes Medi-Tech says the "functional food solution" is meant for people with mildly high cholesterol or statin-sensitive consumers. New products containing the ingredient are in development and product claims are not finalized at this time, the company states. Reducol is licensed in the U.S. by Pharmavite in its NatureMade Cholest-Off supplement...