FTC halts acai berry Web scheme
The sales and marketing of acai berry supplements and “colon cleansers” by Central Coast Nutraceuticals Inc. were halted under a temporary injunction obtained by the FTC.
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FTC halts acai berry Web sales
The sales and marketing of acai berry supplements and “colon cleansers” by Central Coast Nutraceuticals Inc. were halted under a temporary injunction obtained Monday by the Federal Trade Commission.
Judge freezes assets of seller of acai berry pills
A federal judge has frozen the assets of Phoenix-based company that markets acai berry weight-loss pills online through free trials. The company, Central Coast Nutraceuticals, is the target of a Federal Trade Commission investigation. The FTC announced today in Chicago it has filed a lawsuit against the company for deceptive ads and unfair billing practices. The judge granted the FTC’s request …
FTC halts Internet sales of acai supplements
By Problem Partner Kristin Samuelson | The sales and marketing of acai berry supplements and colon cleansers by Central Coast Nutraceuticals Inc. were halted under a temporary injunction obtained Monday by the Federal Trade Commission.
FTC taking action against acai pill free trials
CHICAGO – A federal judge has frozen the assets of Phoenix-based company that markets acai berry weight-loss pills online through free trials. The company, Central Coast Nutraceuticals, is the target of a Federal Trade Commission investigation.
FTC sues Ariz. company over acai pill free trials
CHICAGO (AP) – The Federal Trade Commission says an Arizona company defrauded consumers who signed up for free trials of acai (ah-sah-EE’) berry weight-loss pills and colon cleansing supplements. The agency said Monday in Chicago that it filed a lawsuit against Phoenix-based Central Coast Nutraceuticals. The FTC says the company charged consumers …
Judge halts Internet sales of acai supplements
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal judge has ordered Internet marketers of acai berry supplements and “colon cleansers” to stop selling the products.
FTC sues over costly "free" trials of acai pills
Fake celebrity endorsements and dreams of weight loss lured customers into providing their credit card numbers as they signed up online for a “free trial” of acai berry pills. Instead, they got scammed, according to the Federal Trade Commission Weight loss – Federal Trade Commission – Health – Credit card – Shopping
Online Sellers Of Acai Berry, Other Supplements Told To Stop
Online Sellers Of Acai Berry, Other Supplements Told To Stop
FTC: Supplement marketer scammed consumers out of $30 million last year
A company offering “free” samples of weight-loss supplements and other cure-all remedies bilked consumers out of more than $30 million last year, according to the FTC
Case Studies on the transformation of traditional knowledge into international
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship starting immediately under the supervision of Prof Michael Heinrich at the School of Pharmacy and Dr Deborah Johnston at SOAS . Project Description Foods with a health claim (nutraceuticals, health foods,) herbal medicines and other products at the food-medicine interface are increasingly becoming global commodities.
The Science Behind Food and Health, an IFT Online Course
This course will explore the compounds and chemistry of bioactives and their impact cognitive health. Learn how important legal and regulatory requirements are in product approval and product claims including recent developments under Section 912 regarding food and drugs. Understand the differences between foods and pharmaceuticals and the interplay between food and drugs.
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Questions will focus on Science Behind Nutraceuticals: Compounds and Bioactives
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Questions will focus on Legal and Regulatory Requirements Regarding Food and Health
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Questions will focus on Food vs. Pharmaceuticals
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The Vitamin Shoppe To Sample Advanced Delivery B12 Strips Nationwide
August 12, 2010 — Essential Source, Inc. , the makers of advanced delivery vitamin strips and nutraceuticals, has partnered with retail giant The Vitamin Shoppe to run a free sampling of its B12 Strips – Advanced Delivery product in 475 retail stores nationwide, during the month of September.
Consumers on omega-3: key obstacles remaining
These point to an urgent need for more efforts in taste R&D and consumer education in order to maximize uptake of the ingredient, which otherwise remains one of the most sought-after nutraceuticals, said the market researcher.
Pharmexcil to conduct global CEO conclave, distribute awards on Sept 14
The Pharmaceutical Exports Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) is planning to organise a global conclave of CEOs (chief executive officers) of pharma industry and distribute awards for companies excelled in exports and secured patents remarkably for their products, on its sixth annual day to be held on September 14, 2010.
Research and Markets: Nutraceuticals Market in India 2010 – Nutraceuticals Market in India Showing Tremendous Growth …
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/70973b/nutraceuticals_mar) has announced the addition of the “Nutraceuticals Market in India 2010″ report to their offering. The industry is growing at 21% per annum. Growth in this sector is being propelled by increasing shift towards preventive therapies, increase in disposable …
BioPharm Nutraceuticals Says Increased Scrutiny is Good for Supplement Industry
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Increased scrutiny and regulation in the nutraceutical and supplement market should be welcomed according to BioPharm CEO, Rafael Olartecoechea, producer of Vimulti® (www.vimulti.com).
Agilent, Malaysian govt biotech venture
GEORGE TOWN: Agilent Technologies Inc is working with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (MOSTI) Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPHARM) to jointly develop biotechnology.The strategic alliance will involve the setting up of a IPHARM-Agilent Global Reference Research Lab and focus on developing human capital in the emerging field of biotechnology.The …
Agilent Technologies signs MoU with Government of Malaysia to cooperate in biotechnology
Agilent Technologies Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Malaysia through the Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPHARM), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), to promote and develop cooperation in biotechnology.
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