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FRANCE AUTHORIZES THE TERM ‘PROBIOTIC’ ON FOOD SUPPLEMENTS

The French authorities have authorized the term “probiotic” on food supplements. The approved definition of probiotics is: “Living microorganisms, which, when consumed in adequate quantities, have a beneficial effect on the health of the host by contributing to the balance of the intestinal flora.” The authorization limits the use of…

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