As FDA ramps up enforcement in food and dietary supplements, companies need to know what claims can be made for their products based on their level of substantiation.
Contract Research Organizations are becoming a staple in the dietary supplement and functional food markets, where products backed by solid research will be sure to prevail in the new regulatory environment.
Designing and implementing a scientific and organizational quality system for the botanical and dietary supplement industry will be a necessary requirement for those companies that want to be successful in the future.
It has taken decades to establish essential fatty acids (EFAs), particularly omega 3's, as a reputable nutritional category, and only now are they starting to get the attention they rightfully deserve.
Even with the regulatory guidance of DSHEA, the supplement industry remains full of ambiguity. The NREA aims to close loopholes and boost consumer confidence.