Adulteration: spotlight on bilberry; With adulteration present in the marketplace, it is important that companies know how to spot the problem quickly and easily. From: Nutraceuticals World | Date: July 1, 2007| Author: Dentali, Steven | COPYRIGHT 2007 Rodman Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

By now the industry should be well aware of the importance of reliable testing for dietary supplement ingredients and finished products. While federal regulations may place the burden of testing on various parties, supplier on down, there is a responsibility for companies in the trade to ascertain the identity of the materials that they handle. Expediency requires that quality need not be assured by redundant testing, and it's not necessary to continue to verify what may already be...

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