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FDA to Allow Qualified CVD Risk Reduction Claim for Cocoa Flavanols in High Flavanol Cocoa Powder

The agency was responding to a petition from Barry Callebaut AG.

02.07.23

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

FDA Warns Companies Allegedly Making Heart Disease Claims

The agency said seven companies with making claims pertaining to atherosclerosis, stroke, heart failure, and more.

11.17.22

Dietary Supplements | Regulations

NDI Déjà vu: Another Ingredient Falls Victim to FDA’s Interpretation of Drug Preclusion Clause

Agency rejected an NDI notification from Kingdomway saying beta nicotinamide-mononucleotide was first investigated as a new drug.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.15.22

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Infant & Children's Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Supplier News

Lallemand Gains Health Canada Approval for Infant Health Claims of Probiotic Strains

Two strains can be marketed as helping babies develop a similar gut microflora as breast-fed infants.

09.13.22

BGG World Receives Health Claim Authorization for ApplePhenon in Japan

The company received approval to make functional claims for the ingredient’s weight loss benefits.

09.07.22

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Nutrition Bars & Snacks

GoMacro Bar Wrappers Now Recyclable Through TerraCycle

Free program allows consumers to help divert packaging from landfills.

08.02.22

Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Natural/Organic | Regulations

Substantiating Environmental, Social, and Governance Claims

At the federal and state level, experts project that ESG claims will be more heavily policed.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.18.22

Dietary Supplements | Regulations | World Markets

Some Clarity Offered for Label Declarations of Vitamins in the EU

A recent case examined the issue of how added nutrients must be declared in ingredient lists for packaged foods.

By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize GmbH 06.02.22

Dietary Supplements | Regulations

FDCA Preemption of State-Level Misbranding Laws for Structure/Function Ingredient Claims

If a claim describes the substantiated role a nutrient or dietary ingredient plays in the body, plaintiffs cannot survive a motion for summary judgment.

By Todd Harrison, Partner; Richard Starr, Associate; and Olisa Onyiuke, Associate, Venable 06.02.22

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Omega-3s | World Markets

GOED Creates Infographic Highlighting Omega-3 Health Claims Approved in Europe

The European Food Safety Authority has approved nine health claims on EPA and DHA.

05.20.22

Regulations | Sweeteners

Sugar Content Claim Litigation on the Rise

Plaintiffs are monitoring whether a company abides by all relevant FDA regulations, so it’s important to understand requirements and confirm disclaimers.

By Todd Harrison, Partner; Kristen Klesh, Counsel; Olisa Onyiuke, Associate; and Melanie English, Associate Venable 04.14.22

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety

Trust Transparency Center Shines Light on Contract Manufacturing, Rewards Best-in-Class Firms

CMOs were evaluated based on capabilities and format, certifications, audit history, industry engagement, industry interviews, and more.

Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.14.22

AIDP’s Puremune Receives Authorization for Health Claim in Canada

Its insoluble yeast beta-glucan can now be marketed for immune support at a dose of 30 mg.

04.05.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Regulations | World Markets

Health Canada Authorizes Health Claims for AP-Bio/KalmCold

The standardized Andrographis panniculata extract can be marketed for upper respiratory tract infection relief.

03.29.22

Digestive Health | Medical Nutrition | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Regulations

Lallemand Probiotic Receives Health Claim Approval in Canada

The strain, L. paracasei HA-196, can be marketed for heathy bowel habit support in adults with IBS.

02.28.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations | Regulatory News

NPA Citizen’s Petition Asks FDA to Declare CBD as Lawful Dietary Ingredient

Filing was submitted alongside a New Dietary Ingredient notification by cbdMD for a regulatory determination on one of its products.

02.22.22

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Testing

Orgain Confirms Non-GMO Claims for Collagen Powders with Nutrasource IGEN Certification

Testing found no detectable amounts of genetically engineered GMO proteins and genes.

02.18.22

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Fatty Acids | Industry & Market News

Sustainability Claims on Packaged Foods Appeal to Majority of Global Consumers

Brazil and Mexico both saw 13 point increases in the purchase impact of sustainability claims between 2019 and 2021.

02.07.22

Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Supplier News

Fruit D’Or Developing Powders for Softgels and Gummies with Qualified Health Claims

The FDA ruling on claims that cranberry can reduce UTI incidence will be used by the company as a launchpad for delivery system innovation, the supplier said.

01.26.22

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Gadot Encouraged by FDA’s Qualified Health Claims Approval for Magnesium

CEO Ohad Cohen said that the agency’s decision will allow this health benefit to be much more well-understood across both the industry and consumers.

01.13.22

Magnesium Receives Qualified Health Claim on Blood Pressure Reduction from FDA

Following a review of the evidence, FDA now supports three types of claims on the research, which it still considers to be “inconsistent and inconclusive.”

01.10.22

Consumer Trends | Healthcare Trends | Natural/Organic | Regulations | World Markets

Environmental/Sustainability Claims and Policy Frameworks for Nutrition Businesses

These claims have become a powerful marketing tool and governments are intent on developing clear standards.

By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 11.11.21

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Claims Spell Success in Today’s Nutritional Products Market

Products require meaningful claims supported by strong clinical substantiation and unquestionable safety.

By Gregory Stephens, Windrose Partners 11.11.21

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

AHPA’s Hemp Lexicon Seeks to Bring Clarity to Cannabis Industry

Defining standard terminology is important to the hemp and CBD industries for regulations, consumer understanding, and product manufacturing and marketing.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.04.21

Breaking News | Digestive Health | Regulatory News | Research | Supplier News

Health Canada Issues Claim for Fermented Soy Ingredient to Support Gastrointestinal Health

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients’ Gastro-AD has been studied in over 600 people suffering from GERD, heartburn, ulcers and other gut health issues.

10.05.21

Packaging | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News | World Markets

‘Made in USA’ Labeling: FTC Rule Intended to Act on Claims Violations

Final rule designed to provide clarity on U.S.-origin claims, and deter bad actors without imposing new burdens on marketers.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.23.21

Affron Saffron Receives Patent for Mood Support Claims

A half-dozen clinical trials provide evidence that Pharmactive’s high-potency extract can support multiple aspects of cognitive health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

Ceratiq Phytoceramides Receives Approval for Sale and Beauty Claim in South Korea

The cosmeceutical ingredient has received a Certificate of Functional Ingredient for Functional Health Foods from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.10.21

CRN Calls on Congress to Make Clarification in Defining 'Dietary Supplement'

The proposed modifications will expand FDA’s authority over products which are not currently supplements, but are marketed as such.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.28.21

Deerland Probiotic DE111 Gains Health Claims Approval in Australia and New Zealand

Company noted this is the first Bacillus subtilis probiotic to attain food-health relationship claims in the region.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.06.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Research

Supporting CBD Science: The Path to Claims

Pharmacokinetics study showed Caliper CBD products absorbed faster than CBD oil and isolate.

By Keith Woelfel, Director of R&D, Caliper Foods 04.01.21

Gencor’s AGEprost Ingredient Receives Health Canada Approved Claims

The company is now authorized to market certain prostate health benefits for the herbal extract.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.11.21

FTC Finalizes First Administrative Actions Against CBD Marketing Claims

The crackdown, known as CBDeceit, targeted six CBD companies making deceptive disease treatment claims about their products.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.08.21

Eggshell Membrane Ingredient Receives Joint Health Claim in Canada

Stratum’s NEM has clinically substantiated benefits for exercise-induced joint pain.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.08.21

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

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

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

Cranberry Formulator Fruit d’Or Discusses New FDA Qualified Health Claim

The new qualification provides advantages to formulations containing whole cranberry fruit powder.

09.22.20

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Packaging

Product Labels Still Not Meeting Consumer Expectations for Clarity

Half of people surveyed said they are more likely to buy a product if they can recognize all ingredients.

09.22.20

KSM-66 Ashwagandha Granted New Functional Claims in Canada

The recent approvals for this extract include those for memory enhancement, sleep, energy, stress, libido, testosterone, and thyroid function.

09.21.20

Breaking News | Medical Nutrition | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News

Colloidal Silver Promoter Charged with Making Fraudulent COVID-19 Health Claims

According to the FDA, SilveryGuy was participating in the Amazon Associates program, and is not the first participant to allegedly market products in this way.

08.19.20

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Digestive Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics

GanedenBC30 Probiotic Gains Digestive Health Claims in Australia, New Zealand

The spore-forming probiotic remains viable through shelf life, the low pH of stomach acid, and many common processing conditions.

08.11.20

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

FDA Warns Companies To Stop Making Hangover Claims

The agency stated that no dietary supplement can serve as a substitute to a health problem that can only be solved by moderate or no drinking.

07.30.20

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products

A handful of clinical trials have yielded evidence that cranberry ingredients may prevent recurrent UTIs in healthy women.

07.22.20

FTC Orders 'Thrive' Supplement Marketer to Stop Making COVID-19 Health Claims

While the FTC has sent more than 275 warning letters surrounding these claims, the case against the marketer represents the first related court order.

07.13.20

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Industry & Market News | World Markets

GNC Declares Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Up to 1,200 Stores

The health and wellness retailer plans to become a smaller company and emerge from bankruptcy in the fall.

06.24.20

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News

FDA Issues Another Round of COVID-19 Claim Warning Letters

Companies selling vitamins, CBD, and unapproved drug products have been accused of claiming their products can remedy COVID-19.

05.27.20

NAD Recommends GlaxoSmithKline Discontinue Benefiber Claims

Following a challenge from Procter & Gamble, which has a competing dietary supplement, GSK maintains that its product is “100% natural,” and “clinically proven to curb cravings.”

05.26.20

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations | Regulatory News