An algae extract that is claimed to support the immune system while helping to protect against oxidative stress has obtained a positive opinion as a novel food in the European Union.

A round-up of the latest appointments in Europe's consumer health industry: AESGP names Haleon's Workman as president; Alliance Pharma shareholders re-elect board; Food Supplements Europe re-elects Stada's Šímová as chair; and Venture Life announces departure of co-Founder and CCO Daly.

Sweden will not introduce proposed limits for vitamin D and iodine in dietary supplements after the European Commission warned it would create a disproportionate barrier to trade with other EU member states.

A new source of iron manufactured by Nestlé is one of four novel foods to receive authorization by the European Commission for use in dietary supplements.

A round-up of the latest appointments in Europe's and the US health and wellness industries: Spain's ANEFP elects Martín as president;  US CHPA appoints Parks as senior VP of regulatory and scientific affairs, Norgine hires HRA's Hilton to lead its consumer business; Infectopharm names Weleda's Ammendola as R&D head; and DSM-Firmenich makes management changes.

Maxwellia’s application to switch to non-prescription status in the UK Aquiette (oxybutynin hydrochloride) for the treatment of overactive bladder has been rejected by MHRA following a public consultation.