Blogs & Guest Articles
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Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Minerals | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Vitamins
The Importance of Being Responsible — Let Me Count the Ways ...
Self-imposed regulation through voluntary codes and guidelines is critical in fostering trust in the dietary supplement industry.By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 09.24.24
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Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic
Luker Chocolate: Committed to Ethical Sourcing, Sustainability, Premium Product Quality
Marcela Jaramillo Asmar, senior vice president, discusses the B4B company’s leadership in sustainability and regenerative agriculture.By Sheldon Baker 09.20.24
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
American Botanical Council’s History of Promoting Research and Education on Herbs and Medicinal Plants
ABC Founder and Executive Director Mark Blumenthal discusses defense against adulteration and responsibility of contract manufacturers.By Sheldon Baker 07.30.24
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Bone & Joint Health | Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation
Relieving Knee Pain, Lower Back Discomfort with Vitex negundo (Chinese Chastetree)
Amol Pathak, director of business and strategy at ENovate Biolife reviews the company’s proprietary ingredient Muvz.By Sheldon Baker 06.24.24
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Regulations
Chocolate and Cannabis: A Match Made in New Jersey
David Little of Inclusion Gourmet discusses the company’s foray into edibles with products for sleep, pain and energy.By Sheldon Baker 05.16.24
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New FDA Diagnostic Test Regulations and Lessons for the Dietary Supplement Industry
Can the agency better ensure product quality and safety without adding costs, stifling innovation, and constraining access to potentially beneficial products?By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 05.13.24
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Bone & Joint Health | Digestive Health | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Mood Health & Sleep | Sexual & Reproductive Health | Women's Health
Nutraceuticals Market Enters New Era of Women’s Health
The recognition of women’s unique health needs and the concerted efforts to address them mark a significant shift in both culture and scientific endeavors.By Melanie Bush, VP of Science & Research, Artemis International 05.09.24
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations
Rulemaking by Guidance? FDA’s Process for NDIN Procedures and Timeframes
While some aspects are welcome, the agency continues to stray from its task of clarifying the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.By Todd Harrison, Venable LLP 04.05.24
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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
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Probiotics & Prebiotics | Regulations | World Markets
The Trouble With Probiotics: Market Consequences of EU Regulation
Social media is filling a void that claim restrictions have left in Europe.By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize GmbH 03.27.24
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Regulations | World Markets
Hemp’s (Still) Untapped Potential: We’ve Only Skimmed the Surface So Far
James Roza, chief scientific officer, Layn Natural Ingredients, discusses roadblocks and opportunities in today’s cannabinoids market.By Sheldon Baker 02.27.24
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Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Research
Research Fraud Runs Rampant in the Nutrition Field
Critical thinking and careful review for warning signs can help identify scientific misconduct and fraud.By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 02.15.24
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Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Eye Health | Immune Function | Research
How Can Functional Ingredients Help Manage Health Effects of Modern Lifestyles?
Foods, drinks, and supplements fortified with phytonutrients can help address the side effects of hustle culture, screen addiction, and sedentary living.By Melanie Bush, VP of Science & Research, Artemis International 02.12.24
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
Addressing Problems of Economically-Motivated Adulteration in Botanicals
Constant vigilance and fit-for-purpose testing can help companies defend the authenticity of their products.By James Gormley, Gormley NPI Consulting 01.18.24
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations | World Markets
Botanical Health Claims in the EU: The Saga Continues
Companies face a catch-22 when it comes to permitted dose and allowable claims.By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize GmbH 01.15.24
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations
Reviewing Claims Substantiation for Supplements and the Roles of Federal and State Regulatory Bodies
This regulatory primer discusses the responsibilities and roles of FTC, FDA, NAD, state regulators, and private litigators.By Todd Harrison, Partner, Venable LLP 01.10.24
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Antioxidants | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety
The High Cost of Consumer Confusion: An Elderberry Case Study
Careful consideration must be paid to ingredient form, how it was processed, level of bioactives, and whether it has been scientifically substantiated.By Melanie Bush, VP of Science and Research, Artemis International, Inc. 11.20.23
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Energy | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Regulations
cbdMD Executive Ronan Kennedy on the Company’s Expanding Product Portfolio
Interim CEO and CFO discusses new Delta 9 gummies, CBD market challenges, and future expectations.By Sheldon Baker 11.13.23
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Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Regulations | World Markets
The Food-Drug Demarcation Issue Remains Challenging in the EU
The regulatory environment is becoming more strict and more products are under fire for being functional medicinal products.By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize GmbH 10.31.23
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Contract Manufacturing | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Regulations
What You Need to Know about MoCRA and How to Prepare for a New Era of Cosmetics Regulation
FDA’s expanded enforcement authority, combined with new statutory and regulatory requirements, will lead to added scrutiny of cosmetics ingredients and claims.By Todd Harrison and Melanie English, Venable LLP 10.16.23
