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Is the FDA trying to end-run DSHEA—again?
Some new language in Section 912 of the FDA's Amendments Act of 2007 could hand over control of all scientifically-verified dietary supplements to the pharmaceutical industry. Today, the ANH and its US affiliate, the American Association for Health Freedom, submitted its comments to the FDA showing them they do not have the legal power to do this.
Updated: 25 Nov 2008
JAMA: synthetic low dose vitamins—of course they don't work!
On Sunday 9th November 2008 the Journal of the American Medical Association issued a press release telling the world that vitamin C and E supplements did not work in preventing heart disease in older men. However, this finding could have been predicted and the funds used to pay for the 10 years worth of research could have been put to much better use.
Updated: 18 Nov 2008
Codex nutrition meeting concludes in South Africa
There's more evidence from the last Codex nutrition committee meeting, held in Cape Town, that Codex is primarily about creating a global trading environment suitable only for the world's largest corporations. Natural health aware members of the general public need to take action now, before it's too late.
Updated: 17 Nov 2008
ANH Press Release: European Commission recognises need for amending herbals directive
While the EU herbals directive is in its fourth year of transition, more and more companies are finding its requirements untenable. This could severely restrict a broad range of traditional herbal products to European consumers by April 2011. But the European Commission recognises that something must be done....even if it it doesn't yet know exactly what...
Updated: 5 Nov 2008
FDA under pressure to do U-turn on plasticiser BPA
An independent panel of scientists has told the FDA that it was wrong in its decision to view the controversial plasticiser bisphenol-A (BPA) found in baby's bottles, food containers and plastic wrapping, as safe. The FDA's Science Panel as corroborated these views. The big question now is will the FDA take note and do a U-turn and face the music from their friends in the chemical companies?
Updated: 2 Nov 2008
Canadian pressure on natural health: Bill C-51 to be revived
Although natural health advocates, smaller natural health companies and herb suppliers rejoiced at their efforts to sideline ominous Bill C-51 earlier this year, the new parliamentary session in Ottawa always brought with it the risk of the bill's re-introduction.
Updated: 31 Oct 2008
Breaking News: Brazil secretly attempting to sink its natural products industry
The ANH is in close contact with natural product insiders in Brazil—and is learning of the Brazilian government's intention to classify natural products, which are concentrated sources of nutrients or natural plant chemicals, as medicines.
Updated: 29 Oct 2008
EU leaders conspire against citizens in secret plan to boost GM crop production
The UK Independent newspaper has obtained confidential documents showing how Gordon Brown and other European leaders are secretly preparing a massive EU wide campaign to spread GM crops and foods.
Updated: 27 Oct 2008
ANH calls for new paradigm in healthcare
Dr Robert Verkerk, ANH's scientific and executive director, addressed a large audience at the CAM Expo, London, on October 25 2008, explaining the need for a new paradigm in healthcare. The paradigm, he said, should be based around the ecological and economic principles of sustainability.
Updated: 27 Oct 2008
ANH Press Release:European Organisations demand that EU Heads of State Summit accepts outcome of Irish referendum
An alliance of seven non-governmental organisations and political parties, collectively representing citizens from all 27 European Union (EU) countries, is demanding that tomorrow’s EU Heads of State Summit accepts the outcome of the recent Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
Updated: 14 Oct 2008
