Xangold Lutein Qualified Health Claim Sought By Cognis
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Cognis Nutrition & Health is petitioning FDA for a qualified health claim linking its Xangold Natural Lutein Esters to a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts
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