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Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos elected unanimously as President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos, who has served as the FEI President since 2014, has been elected unanimously as the new President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF). The election took place today, 9 April 2024, at the 48th ASOIF General Assembly held in Birmingham (GBR) during the SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit. Ingmar De Vos ran unopposed and was elected by secret ballot for a term of four years. He will take up his new position on 1 January 2025.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos, who has served as the FEI President since 2014, has been elected unanimously as the new President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).
  • “I am humbled by today’s result and would like to express my deep gratitude to the Summer Olympic International Federations for their trust,” the newly elected ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos said.
  • “On behalf of the International Olympic Committee, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ingmar De Vos on his election as ASOIF President,” IOC President Thomas Bach commented.
  • Since 2016, he has been a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) Governance Taskforce.

Enhanced Games respond to White House "Deep Concern"; Invite Collaboration with IOC

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The Enhanced Games respond to "deep concern" comments from the White House with a pledge to unwavering commitment to fairness in sports competition, supported by rigorous science.

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  • The Enhanced Games respond to "deep concern" comments from the White House with a pledge to unwavering commitment to fairness in sports competition, supported by rigorous science.
  • In a bid to foster informed discourse, the Enhanced Games extend an invitation to the IOC and the White House to engage in collaborative dialogue, just as the British Parliament did by convening the First Conference on Human Enhancement in collaboration with the Enhanced Games last month.
  • Only with a formal partnership between the IOC and Enhanced Games, can Olympics drug testing finally be effective and ensure the integrity of their games."
  • Journalists are invited to join one of two virtual press conferences with Dr Aron D'Souza, President of the Enhanced Games:

NOW® Consumer Survey Unlocks Top Wellness and Health Priorities For 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BLOOMINGDALE, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no surprise that packed schedules and never-ending to-do lists weigh heavily on people's health, and the need for energy support to get through each day is a priority. In fact, a recent consumer survey commissioned by leading natural products manufacturer NOW® (Suzy.com, October 2023) revealed nearly half of respondents (48%) are looking for supplements to bolster their energy levels.  In addition to increased energy, respondents cited better sleep (35%), improved stress and mood support (30%) and cardiovascular/heart health support (26%) were top wellness priorities and opportunities to find quality supportive supplements.

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  • In addition to increased energy, respondents cited better sleep (35%), improved stress and mood support (30%) and cardiovascular/heart health support (26%) were top wellness priorities and opportunities to find quality supportive supplements.
  • Blatner recommends some NEW supplements from NOW to support consumers' stated wellness priorities.
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  • Do research to confirm any experts promoting the brand on social or other channels are legit and carry meaningful credentials within the health and wellness space.

USANA Joins the USA Bobsled/Skeleton Family as Official Supplement Supplier

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) announced this week that USANA Health Sciences will be signing as the new Official Supplement Supplier for the team.

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  • LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) announced this week that USANA Health Sciences will be signing as the new Official Supplement Supplier for the team.
  • With USANA's personalized nutrition supplement options, there is a great option available to cater to anyone's supplement needs.
  • USANA is a leader in global nutrition and has more professional athletes trusting their brands with their nutritional needs than any other nutritional supplement in the world.
  • "USANA is an established and trusted supplement supplier that will be a great asset to our athletes.

Sword Group: New Exclusive Partnership signed

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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As WADA’s exclusive global IT partner, Sword will provide direct funding annually, in the form of sponsorship, over a five-year period.

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  • As WADA’s exclusive global IT partner, Sword will provide direct funding annually, in the form of sponsorship, over a five-year period.
  • In return, WADA will delegate to Sword a portion of its IT activities, including the development of the Agency’s Anti-Doping Administration Management System [ADAMS], operations and mobile applications [Athlete Central and Doping Control Officer (DCO) Central].

U.S. Thoroughbred Racing Enters New Era as Uniform Anti-Doping Program Takes Effect

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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"Having a uniform anti-doping program in place for the first time ever will be a game changer for American horse racing," said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus.

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  • "Having a uniform anti-doping program in place for the first time ever will be a game changer for American horse racing," said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus.
  • Among other members of HIWU's leadership team are experts with decades of experience working in anti-doping, including in Thoroughbred racing, as well as in federal law enforcement.
  • The ADMC Program incorporates internationally recognized standards set by organizations including the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).
  • HISA's Racetrack Safety Program, which established uniform operational safety rules and racetrack accreditation standards, took effect upon receiving approval from the FTC on July 1, 2022.

Brains Bio Receives NSF’s First CBD Certification for EU GMP CBD API

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brains Bioceutical Corp ("Brains Bio" or the "Company"), a global leader in EU GMP grade Cannabidiol (CBD) has received NSF GMP certification (NSF/ANSI 173, Section 8) for its EU GMP manufacturing facility in the UK.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brains Bioceutical Corp ("Brains Bio" or the "Company"), a global leader in EU GMP grade Cannabidiol (CBD) has received NSF GMP certification (NSF/ANSI 173, Section 8) for its EU GMP manufacturing facility in the UK.
  • "Brains Bio remains committed to providing quality, certified ingredients that ensure product integrity while meeting market demands.
  • NSF certification reaffirms our commitment to supplying natural and sustainable cannabinoid ingredients in a rapidly growing marketplace, said Ricky Brar, CEO and Chairperson of Brains Bio.
  • Through its wholly-owned subsidiary BSPG Laboratories, Brains has provided EU GMP CBD for clinical research around the globe for over seven years.

Belgium's Ingmar De Vos re-elected for third and final term as FEI President

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Sunday, November 13, 2022
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Belgium's Ingmar De Vos has been re-elected with an overwhelming majority by the Fdration Equestre Internationale (FEI) member National Federations to serve a third and final term as FEI President.

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  • CAPE TOWN, South Africa and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Belgium's Ingmar De Vos has been re-elected with an overwhelming majority by the Fdration Equestre Internationale (FEI) member National Federations to serve a third and final term as FEI President.
  • "I am deeply honoured to have your trust and confidence to lead the FEI for one more term," Ingmar De Vos said in his address to the annual equestrian Assembly.
  • "And the future is very much on my mind as I now embark on my final term in office.
  • After three years as FEI Secretary General, Ingmar De Vos was elected as FEI President in December 2014 at the FEI General Assembly in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Brains Bioceutical Opens UK’s Largest EU GMP-Grade Licensed Cannabinoid Research and Commercial Production Facility

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia and SANDWICH, United Kingdom, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brains Bioceutical Corp (Brains or the Company), is pleased to announce the opening of its recently completed EU-GMP cannabinoid manufacturing facility.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia and SANDWICH, United Kingdom, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brains Bioceutical Corp (Brains or the Company), is pleased to announce the opening of its recently completed EU-GMP cannabinoid manufacturing facility.
  • Our companys commitment to clinical research around efficacy and safety continue to remain the main force behind our teams commitment and growth, said Brains Chairperson and CEO, Ricky Brar.
  • By having one the largest EU GMP grade cannabinoid R&D and commercial facilities, we have positioned Brains Bio to be the number one supplier of safe, natural cannabinoid APIs, our team has set the highest and most stringent production standards in the industry.
  • Brains Bios market-leading position is further enhanced by its regulatory package, which includes:
    Over 350 commercial batches manufactured with resulting batch consistency and standardization data.

Automated Dried Spot Sampling and Analysis System Redefines Workflow

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, enables clinical research, toxicology and anti-doping laboratories performing dried spot sampling and analysis to utilize a new automated sample prep and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) system to improve efficiency, robustness, sensitivity and sample traceability.

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  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, enables clinical research, toxicology and anti-doping laboratories performing dried spot sampling and analysis to utilize a new automated sample prep and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) system to improve efficiency, robustness, sensitivity and sample traceability.
  • The new system enables laboratories performing routine analysis of drugs and other compounds to achieve substantial savings on time, labor and reagent costs compared to manual workflows.
  • The Transcend DSX-1 system is controlled by Thermo Scientific Aria MX software, which streamlines dried spot analysis by fully integrating all aspects of the workflow, such as:
    Furthermore, the Intelligent Vision Camera ensures data integrity and enables retrospective monitoring by capturing sample traceability, chain of custody and accurate spot recognition.
  • To find out more about the Transcend DSX-1 integrated sample prep and UHPLC system, please visit www.thermofisher.com/TranscendDSX .