date:Jun 24, 2014
OmniActive Health Technologies has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) status for the companys OmniXan RR-zeaxanthin from natural paprika, confirming its safety for use in a wide range of functional foods and beverages. The company said that the process involved an intensive review of safety and toxicology data by an independent panel of highly qualified scientists.
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