Nutraceuticals World

Nutraceutical Manufacturing: Meeting the Challenges of Today, Planning for Tomorrow

Companies continue balancing high demand, supply disruption, and worker safety during the pandemic.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.03.21

AHPA Submits Comments to FDA on Proposed Traceability Rule

The association requested changes to the scope of herbs defined in the additional recordkeeping requirements.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.02.21

Gencor Announces Positive Results in VeriSperse Bioavailability Study

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed similar bioavailability between a 75 mg dose of VeriSperse and a 150 mg dose of standard resveratrol.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.01.21

New FDA Traceability Rule Appears to Omit Dietary Supplement Manufacturers

While the agency has not specifically confirmed it, dietary supplements were not mentioned in a list of manufacturers required to enhance traceability measures.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.25.21

Steven Tave to Leave FDA ODSP Director Position

With Dr. Cara Welch as acting ODSP director, Tave will go on to direct Strategic Planning and Operational Policy.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.22.21

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences Announces Its Debut

The 501(C)(3) organization will focus on catalyzing research on bioactives, food safety, and many other topics of interest.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.18.21

GRMA Continues Advocacy For Centralized Retailer Standards

The coalition of retailers, manufacturers, and trade associations seeks to create a more navigable brick-and-mortar market for supplement companies.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.11.21

Nutrasource Receives Cannabis Research License from Canadian Government

The certification paves the way for institution-wide research into cannabis and its compounds for multiple products and study designs.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21

Nature’s Way Acquires Personalized Nutrition Company Baze

The acquired company manufactures an at-home blood test to measure micronutrient levels.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21

The Value of Vitamin D Testing

Personalized approaches to health and medicine will require nutritional status testing to more accurately recommend intake levels of many nutrients.

By Kristina Harris Jackson, PhD, RD, Research Director, OmegaQuant, Sioux Falls, SD 01.19.21

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

AHPA Updates Online Botanical Safety Handbook

The update includes safety information pertinent to four botanical products.

01.04.21

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

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.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.14.20

GNC Now Offers At-Home COVID-19 Saliva Test

Partnership with 1health TaaS aims to exponentially increase at-home testing nationally.

12.08.20

Dietary Supplement Leaders Lament Pitfalls of FDA’s Approach to NDIs

Novel dietary ingredients often eschew a required approval process, and execs say this breeds adulteration, low-quality knockoffs, and possible health risks.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.07.20

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

Sabinsa Now Tests for RoundUp in its Ingredients

Glyphosate, patented as RoundUp in the ‘70s, is a common pesticide considered to be carcinogenic and dangerous for honeybee populations.

11.24.20

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

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Testing for Integrity: CBD & Beyond

While the regulatory landscape in the U.S. remains hazy, brands can still proactively ensure products exceed expectations for quality.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 11.09.20

Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition | Testing

Sports Nutrition in 2020: From ‘Clean’ to Compliant

Leaders in this marketplace offered a play-by-play on innovation, research, compliance, and more at AHPA’s Sports Nutrition Congress.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.09.20

From Seed to Sale

What formulators need to know about the hemp supply chain.

By Nicole Foss, MBA, MSN, RN Nextraction Inc. 11.02.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

A Reliable Path to Working with CBD in the U.S.

The future of U.S. hemp is bright, but it will take time for the industry to mature following years of regulatory restrictions.

By Brian Zapp, Creative Director, Applied Food Sciences 11.02.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

The New High Trend: Cannabis Regulation and Testing

This market introduction offers insight on regulatory, testing and other considerations for cannabis-derived ingredients.

11.02.20

GOED Publishes Fish Oil Oxidation Analysis

The study analyzed changes in the chemical composition of fish oil exposed to over-oxidating conditions.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.30.20

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

Nutrasource Expands Clinical Trials Facility

The clinic is just one of 400 clinical trial sites the contract research company operates.

10.29.20

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.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.16.20

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

CBD Review Shows Tandem Drops in Price and THC Content

ConsumerLab’s latest analysis on top CBD brands shows positive changes in a short period of time.

09.21.20

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

10-Year Review Offers Insight on Green Tea Extracts & Liver Injury

USP expert panel concludes severe hepatotoxicity can result from consuming green tea extract, recommends label statements.

By Hellen Oketch-Rabah, PhD, & Kristi Muldoon Jacobs, PhD, US Pharmacopeia 09.08.20

Botanical Research: Medicinal Mushrooms, Tart Cherry for Endurance, Nigella Sativa for Diabetes

AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.

By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 09.08.20

OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5,000 List for Second Consecutive Year

The independent lab, founded in 2009, offers an index test of serum Omega-3 status.

08.13.20

NOW Raises Additional Concerns About Supplements Available on Amazon

Following reports of labeling and quality problems on CoQ10 and SAMe, NOW is raising the alarm on Phosphatidyl Serine products.

08.12.20

The First Medical Probiotic for Type 2 Diabetes Management

Pendulum's formulation contains novel strains of bacteria, and a one-of-a-kind prebiotic fiber.

08.07.20

AHPA to Host Virtual Hemp-CBD Summit to Help Companies Navigate the Marketplace

Speakers will include members of the FTC, the USDA, Sen. Ron Wyden, and industry leaders.

08.04.20

FoodChain ID Acquires Nutraveris

The European company specializes in similar domains as FoodChain ID, such as supply chain compliance and claim verification services.

08.04.20

FDA Publishes Blueprint for New Era of Food Safety

The policy initiative, which was announced in 2019, will leverage new technology to improve food safety practices.

07.28.20

Sabinsa Earns Non-GMO Project Verification for 11 Ingredients

Non-GMO ingredients have proven to be a lasting top concern among eco-conscious consumers.

07.27.20

Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News | Testing

NPA Requests FDA Take More Action Against Adulteration

The trade group requested particularly that FDA begin issuing import alerts for supplements and expand participation in the group’s quality assurance program.

07.21.20

Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Testing

Oso Vega Inc: Elevating Agricultural Communities

Brittany Ferguson, VP of quality control and corporate values, discusses the company’s commodities management platform and value-added services.

By Sheldon Baker, Baker Dillon Group LLC 07.15.20

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing

NP Nutra Reports Growth in Sales Supported by Quality, Testing Program

Following strong growth in sales over the first half of 2020, NP Nutra gave the credit to its Triple-T Verification program.

07.14.20

FDA Intends to Resume On-Site Domestic Inspections

Beginning July 20, the FDA is expected to resume pre-announced, prioritized inspections depending on COVID-19 trajectory data and state policy.

07.13.20

BAPP Publishes English Lavender Oil Adulteration Bulletin

The new bulletin summarizes common adulteration practices associated with English lavender, and methods of detecting fraudulent ingredients.

07.07.20

ChromaDex R&D Facility Earns ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation

This quality management certification represents full compliance with the most rigorous ISO quality standards for labs of this kind.

06.18.20

Viome Launches At-Home RNA Test Kits Targeting Nutrition

The company’s kits will be used to determine genetic expressions as they relate to gut microbiome, cellular health, biological age, stress response, and more.

06.18.20

Sabinsa Warns Industry About Misbranded Vitamin C Products

The company tested a material claiming naturally high but not feasible levels of vitamin C from amla as a fermentation source, and found it was not naturally-derived from the amla itself.

06.17.20