At a time when a healthy lifestyle is becoming increasingly important for many consumers, dietary supplements are gaining significance. But how safe and necessary are they really, and which legal aspects need to be considered?

Learn more about these topics in our free webinar: "Dietary Supplements – Safe Products, Brand Protection & Legal Regulations" on 19.09.2023 from 15:00 – 16:00 online in Microsoft Teams.

We are pleased to announce that we can now analyze your products for the content of boswellic acids. Boswellic acids occur naturally in the resin of the frankincense tree (Boswellia serrata). Since ancient times, positive effects on the human organism have been attributed to them - they are said to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic effects. Today, they can be found in the form of resin powder or dry extracts in numerous food supplements.

With regard to recognition, certificate and scope of application issued to GBA Medical Device Services GmbH is already available.

In the routine analysis of molds in interiors, the genus Trichoderma plays a role in the evaluation, but because these are typical molds on rotting wood or fruit, their detection plays a rather subordinate role in the evaluation of interior damage. According to TRBA 460, the mold species Trichoderma viride is classified in biological risk group 1. Thus, there is no known increased risk of infection for humans.

GBA Group's new laboratory and logistics site in Westborough (MA) will support growing demand from international clients.

Located in the greater Boston area, a pharmaceutical and biotech hub, the laboratory and logistics site will be fully operational in October 2023 and will offer a broad range of services in the areas of central lab and clinical trial supply.