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NSF Begins New Certification Program

The third-party testing organization will also expand its dietary supplement GMP program to include manufacturers of cosmetics, personal care, and over-the-counter products.

01.14.21

DuPont Introduces HOWARU, a Probiotic Formulated for Stress

Clinical trials yielded positive results for a new bacterial strain on acute stress tests.

01.12.21

Mental Wellness and Brain Health Supplements Featured in Global Wellness Institute Market Report

Cognitive-enhancing nutraceuticals and botanicals are redefining the overall mental wellness industry.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.21.20

FTC Takes Action on CBD Claims, Issuing Penalties

CRN voiced support for the enforcement action, and reminded observers about the need for a legal pathway to market.

12.18.20

FDA Warns Against Male Enhancement and Weight Loss Products Sold Online

The agency reported on a list of nearly 50 products which contain potentially dangerous drug ingredients.

12.18.20

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | People News | World Markets

CRN Hires Kendall Ridley as Senior Communications Director

Ridley’s responsibilities will be to spearhead the association’s communications program, build key partnerships, and craft education and advocacy campaigns.

12.14.20

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Immune Function

Podcast: Leading Through Crisis, with Pharmavite CEO Jeff Boutelle

How can executives guide their teams through the vast challenges of COVID-19?

Sean Moloughney, Editor 12.14.20

Dr. Tieraona Low Dog Speaks At Virtual Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing

Four trade associations contributed to the legislative briefing aimed at discussing the role nutrition in immune health.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.14.20

NPA Asks California Officials to Keep Supplement Retailers Open Through New Lockdowns

The trade association pointed to DHS Guidance which makes exemptions for health food stores and supplement supply chains.

12.09.20

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Regulatory News | World Markets

CRN Responds to FDA Position on NAC Supplements, New HHS Guidelines

FDA currently prohibits the use of NAC as a dietary supplement, and is concerned about a proposal for HHS to review certain regulations or let them expire.

12.07.20

Aker Biomarine Kicks Off New Brain and Eye Health R&D

LPC-bound EPA and DHA could have new potentials, but currently is not commercially available.

12.07.20

Dietary Supplements | Regulations

Insurance Rates Have Been at an All-Time Low, But a Hard Market is Coming

Companies can be prepared by being thorough and transparent while going through insurance policy renewals.

By Chris Morey, Bolton & Company 12.04.20

Brain Health: A Mysterious Frontier

Despite many unknowns, nutrition has a clear role in protecting and optimizing the most critical organ at every life stage.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.04.20

BAPP Document on Best Practices for Disposing of Adulterants Open for Public Comment

Qualified stakeholders are encouraged to provide comment by December 14th.

12.01.20

Exploring the world of functional chewing gum

Chewing gum as a dosage format for nutraceutical applications in the vitamin and dietary supplement market stands out as a fast growing...

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News

CRN Upgrades Dietary Supplement Registration Platform

Improvements designed to streamline process for adding product information to the Online Wellness Library (OWL).

12.01.20

Lonza’s DRcaps® Capsules Positioned to Help Usher in Next Generation Formulations

Designed release capsules offer affordable, science-backed, clean label solution for delivering moisture- and acid-sensitive ingredients.

Breaking News | People News | World Markets

Elyse Lovett Joins Nutrition21 as VP of Marketing

Her experience includes science and marketing in ingredients used in nutrition, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

11.23.20

Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes Expands Executive Team

Michelle Cook has been named the company’s VP of sales for Americas, and Tod Burgess has moved to VP of product development & supply chain.

11.19.20

Cymbiotika Debuts Elderberry Product with New Delivery System

The micelle/liposomal delivery system is designed to protect nutrients through all stages of digestion.

11.17.20

CRN Initiative Designed to Educate Retailers About Probiotics

As living organisms, probiotics must be handled with caution and stored in specific conditions to remain intact.

11.13.20

NOW Test of ALA Products Reveals Significant Potency Problems

With some products testing at below 75% label claims, the company is once again raising concerns about supplements available through Amazon.

11.12.20

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Industry & Market News | Regulations

How Will the 2020 Election Impact the Dietary Supplement Industry?

In a webinar moderated by AHPA, members of lobbying firm Van Scoyoc Associates discussed possible implications on the regulatory front.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.12.20

CRN Denounces Multivitamin Study Relying on Self-Reported Data

There were holes in the authors' conclusion that no clinical significance could be achieved through supplement usage, the trade association reports.

11.10.20

Nature’s Way Launches New Line of Elderberry Products

The new Sambucus formulation combines immune support with sleep benefits.

11.05.20

NPA Requests Amendment for Calorie-Free Labeling on BCAA Products

The trade association cited rising incidence of litigation against businesses working with the ingredient for reasons it deems frivolous.

11.05.20

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News | Regulations | World Markets

AHPA Promotes Amber Bennett to VP of Marketing and Engagement

The new position was created to fit AHPA’s expectation for continued growth and outreach.

11.04.20

Omega-3s Associated with Better Liver Functioning In NAFLD Patients

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects up to 25% of the population worldwide.

11.03.20

Preliminary Evidence Supports Lipoic Acids as Weight Loss Ingredient

A small trial on overweight people found that daily supplementation caused a significant number of patients to slim down.

11.03.20

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BAPP Publishes Article Detailing Adulteration Schemes Used to Fool Laboratory Analytical Methods

Some forms of ingredient adulteration directly target the methodologies commonly used by testing facilities.

10.30.20

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | People News

NOW Promotes Aaron Secrist to Executive VP of Quality, R&D, and Operations

Joe Carney has also joined the company as VP of Operations.

10.30.20

Lonza Expands Capsule Manufacturing Capacity

The company invested $93 million to expand its production across eight facilities in response to widespread demand in nutrition and pharma.

10.26.20

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News

FDA’s Steven Tave Discusses Bridging Gaps Between Regulation and Enforcement

The director of the agency’s Dietary Supplements Program pointed to tangible options for better regulating the industry.

10.22.20

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Releases Milk Thistle Extract Bulletin

The American Botanical Council reports on common instances of adulteration within the supply of milk thistle products on the market.

10.19.20

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Research

Symphony Natural Health Adopts Maca, Supports ABC’s HerbMedPro Database

Maca is an herbaceous biennial plant in the Lepidium genus, which is one of the largest genera in the mustard or cabbage family (Brassicaceae).

10.16.20

Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing

CRN Takes Issue with Analysis’ Representation of Brain Health Supplements

The trade association argued this analysis by Pieter Cohen and others “unfairly maligns” and “misrepresents” the cognitive support category.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.16.20

Wellness Company for Gamers Launches First Line of Products

A number of nutritional needs affect the performance and health of those undergoing long video gaming sessions.

10.12.20

Curcumin Extract Shown to Be Effective in Osteoarthritis Symptoms

The placebo-controlled study found that reported knee pain was reduced, though there were no physiological changes to knee composition.

10.05.20

Natural Remedies Adopts Andrographis through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption will ensure American Botanical Council resources on this herb will remain up-to-date.

10.05.20

National Advertising Division Refers Company to FTC Over Dramatic Weight Loss Claims

Leptitox, marketed as an appetite suppressant and weight loss product, had claims that were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

10.02.20

Immune Function | Research | Vitamins

Paper Discusses Link Between Vitamin K2 Deficiency and COVID-19 Mortality

This is the second study to associate K2 status with outcomes in COVID-19 patients.

10.02.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: COVID Refocuses Attention on Heart Health

Still the number one killer in the U.S., heart disease needs reconsideration from consumers and brands.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 10.01.20

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Immune Function | Regulations

Federal Regulators Slam Doctors for COVID-Related Communications

Some practitioners were not selling or promoting products, they were simply suggesting certain natural substances might offer benefits in improving resilience.

By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 10.01.20

Dietary Supplements | Regulations

Nuance Claims? The Red Flags Around False Advertising, Intellectual Property & Mislabeling

If you are a product formulator, label designer, or manufacturing facility, an Errors and Omissions policy is worth exploring.

By Chris Morey, Bolton & Company 10.01.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety | Research

Black Elderberry: A New Age of Science & Quality

With support from clinical findings and increased consumer demand, elderberry is a top ingredient in the dietary supplement and natural products industry.

By Melanie Bush, Director of Science, Artemis International, Inc. 10.01.20

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Healthcare Trends | Research

Metabolic Health: It’s All About Insulin

Products for metabolic and glycemic health will constitute a huge market segment for decades to come.

By Rhonda Witwer, Executive Director of www.ResistantStarchResearch.com., and Amy Gilliland, Business Development Manager and Food Scientist 10.01.20

Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Regulations

The Bad, the Good, and the Ugly

It’s a tight-rope balancing act when talking with consumers about the importance of nutrition and filling nutrient gaps to support immune health.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 10.01.20

The Top 10 Ways to Avoid an FDA Warning Letter

This webinar on 9/16 will explore the top 10 CFR 21 cGMP reasons why dietary supplement brand owners, manufacturers and distributers are issued warning letters.

08.27.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Regulations | World Markets

New Medical Device Regulation Update

Marketers should prepare to upgrade their substance-based products, or evaluate what other options exist.

By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 06.02.17

Transforming Health with Nature’s Sunshine

With a long history in the supplement market, Nature’s Sunshine remains committed to quality and innovation.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.02.17

Bone & Joint Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News | Supplier News

Study Shows Curcumin Benefits Bone Density

First human pilot study reveals positive effects of Meriva in bone health.

05.25.17

Breaking News | Flavors & Colors | Supplier News

TREHA Trehalose Available As ‘Natural Flavor’

With improved manufacturing process, TREHA trehalose is now produced from non-GM starch using non-GM enzymes.

05.25.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Testing | Vitamins

ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Vitamin D Supplements

Review includes test results and quality comparisons for 44 products.

05.22.17

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Regulations

Gottlieb Confirmed to Lead FDA

Trade associations offer support for the confirmation.

05.12.17

Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Product Liability Insurance: Challenges in a Converging Product Market

Blurring lines between health and wellness products makes pricing for insurance tricky.

By Greg Doherty, Bolton & Company 05.01.17

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations

UNPA Offering New GMP Training Course June 27-28

Two-day course to be taught by former FDA investigator, UNPA’s Larisa Pavlick.

04.25.17

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulatory News

Natural Products Association Applauds Launch of Supplement OWL

Association urges members to explore how to get their dietary supplement labels in the online registry.

04.24.17

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations

CHPA Encourages Members to Participate in Supplement OWL

Announcement follows discussions between CHPA and its Dietary Supplements Committee.

04.17.17

Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Cyber Liability Insurance

This risk transfer tool is critical for small and large companies alike.

Greg Doherty, Poms & Associates 07.01.14

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Regulations

AERs: Insurance Implications

An increase in adverse event reports raises product liability insurance disclosure requirements for supplement companies.

Greg Doherty, Poms & Associates 05.01.14

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Additional Insured Status: What’s the Fuss?

AI status can be a valuable tool, but it has certain pitfalls and constraints to consider.

Greg Doherty, Poms & Associates 03.03.14

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Product Liability Insurance Exclusions: What’s in Your Policy?

Each carrier has its own unique exclusionary wording, which is constantly changing, so it’s important to examine your exclusion list each year.

Greg Doherty, Poms & Associates 12.03.13

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