Quality & Safety

Verdure Sciences’ Withania Somnifera Becomes USP Verified

Witholytin is Verdure Sciences' second ingredient to receive the third-party verification for GMPs, lab testing, and more.

04.17.24

CRN Adopts Guidelines for Responsible Melatonin Usage and Gummies

The new guidelines cover labeling, overages, child-deterrent packaging, and more.

04.15.24

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets

Amazon Updates Dietary Supplements Policy

In addition to stricter testing requirements, all certificates of authenticity must come directly from third-party companies partnered with the retailer.

04.10.24

The Wide World of Omega-3 Sources

An investigation into alternative sources of these vital fatty acids.

By Amber Lynn Vitale, BCHN, CDSP 04.08.24

Protein Products Aim to Meet Consumer Demand for Uncompromising Convenience

Demand remains high for a range of protein-packed products, and formulators are rising to the occasion.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.08.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Pet Nutraceuticals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News

PhytoGaia Recognized as Preferred Supplier by National Animal Supplement Council

The ingredient supplier’s range of palm phytonutrients were the first palm ingredients verified to adhere to NASC’s quality standards.

04.02.24

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Confronting the Myth that Dietary Supplements are ‘Unregulated’ and a ‘Wild West’

In the face of this common refrain, responsible companies in the natural products industry continue to exceed the highest standards.

By James Gormley, Gormley NPI Consulting 03.28.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

NOW Receives AHPA Herbal Advocacy Award for Industry Self-Policing

The award recognizes NOW’s ongoing program of testing brands on Amazon to highlight quality issues.

03.22.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | People News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Loretta Zapp, CEO of Applied Food Sciences, Receives UNPA ‘Queen of Quality’ Award

The award recognizes Zapp’s decades of leadership advancing quality and analytical competence, and providing high-quality ingredients.

03.18.24

UNPA, Southern African Botanical Products Association to Collaborate on Regional Botanicals

The two trade associations signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and improve compliance with herbal products from the region.

03.07.24

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations

NAD Recommends Dakota Nutrition Discontinue Claims in Reopened Case

The claims in question, challenged by Nature’s Way, related to the presence and quantity of elderberry in its supplements.

03.06.24

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Great Expectations for FDA’s Human Foods Program?

What to expect when you’re expecting a major overhaul of a federal agency in charge of protecting public health ...

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.01.24

Contract Manufacturing Trends: How are Cost and Supply Pressures Impacting Innovation?

Brands and their manufacturing partners are challenged to deliver greater value to customers despite narrow margins.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.01.24

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety

Sustainability in Blister Packaging

Sustainability in blister packaging concerns creating and utilizing blister packs in a way that reduces environmental impact.

Sponsored released by Pharmaworks LLC 03.01.24

NOW Reports Widespread Failings in Creatine Gummy Tests

Several gummies had what appeared to be a substantial amount of creatine converted into creatinine, while others simply had very low content.

02.29.24

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Alkemist to Highlight New Services, Blockchain CoA Confirmation at Expo West

Using HealthLOQ’s document protection software, Alkemist now offers certificates of analysis protected from alteration.

02.29.24

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

What Does FDA’s Reorganization Mean for the Dietary Supplement Industry?

Loren Israelsen from the United Natural Products Alliance shares insight on how agency priorities might change and how businesses can prepare.

Videos Sean Moloughney, Editor 02.29.24

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

FDA Reorganization: What Should the Dietary Supplement Industry Anticipate?

How might priorities change under an overhauled Human Foods Program with new leadership?

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 02.22.24

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety

Liposomal Ingredients: Are You Getting What You Paid For?

Liposomal encapsulation is a nascent technology in the supplements space, and proving liposomes were created requires a battery of technical, expensive tests.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.21.24

Alkemist Warns of Failures to Test for Full Panels of Pesticides

It’s common for third-party labs to leave out inorganic bromide and dithiocarbamates in supplement testing, despite being required by USP <561> standards.

02.20.24