Quality & Safety
Strong quality and safety measures are paramount for the legitimate function of any business. Here you will find the most recent discussions on the state of quality and safety within both the dietary supplement and functional food markets.
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Minerals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Vitamins | World Markets
Harmonizing the EU's Upper Limits For Micronutrients
EFSA’s recent draft opinion proposes significantly lowering the upper intake level for vitamin B6, drawing industry criticism and concern.By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize GmbH 03.24.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Enzymes | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
NOW Tests Bromelain Supplements Purchased on Amazon
Quality issues were abound in products sold by unfamiliar companies, including those that were 'sponsored' on the platform.03.21.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Nutrasource Registers NutraStrong Certification Trademark In Several Countries
The company has also registered its logo in several countries for use with testing, evaluation, and certification of natural health products.03.03.23
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Quality & Safety
2023 Contract Manufacturing Survey
Our sixth annual audience survey reveals continued value in, and reliance on, contract manufacturing partners.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.01.23
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Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | World Markets
Manufacturing Dietary Supplements in Economic Uncertainty
Cost pressures are challenging brands to meet varying consumer needs.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 02.28.23
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Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
Dietary Supplement Quality Assurance Programs Critical to Natural Products Industry Success
Practical steps to implementing quality measures and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations.By Haven McCall, DRSc, CEO, Canyon Labs 02.14.23
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Common Sense Solutions to Regulating Cannabis and CBD
Blake Ebersole, president and founder of NaturPro Scientific tells the ‘honest and unvarnished truth’ to his clients.By Sheldon Baker, Baker Dillon / Area Code 420 02.09.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
BAPP Paper Reviews Common Adulteration Practices Which Go Undetected
The paper breaks down findings gathered over BAPP’s 12 years of publication on methods used to adulterate products and avoid detection.01.31.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
BGG Receives USP Award for Work on Elderberry Extract
The company helped to establish third-party analytical standards for dry extracts of the fruit.01.09.23
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Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets
Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Bulletin on Arnica Flowers
The lab guide offers multiple methods of authentication for the flower, which has experienced peak demand over the past several years.01.04.23
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Dietary Supplements | Minerals | Quality & Safety | Testing
NOW: Magnesium Supplements On Amazon Fail Tests
The dietary supplement company reports that misleading or inaccurate labeling was widespread in 16 products tested.12.07.22
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
State of the Industry: Inflation, Supply Chains, Quality Issues Top List of Concerns
Our fifth annual survey indicates companies continue to adapt to a challenging business environment, as market confidence remains high.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 12.01.22
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
BAPP Program Advances ‘Burn It, Don’t Return It’ Policies to Cut Herb Adulteration
The finalized SOP document represents the first set of best practices specifically focused on how to deal with defective raw materials.By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 12.01.22
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Immune Function | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety
Leading Business Through Uncertainty
Supplement sales growth has been strong but the effects of inflation and a potential economic downturn loom large.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 12.01.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
BGG World Receives Alkemist Assured Status for ApplePhenon Ingredient
The high-polyphenol apple extract was subject to an enhanced transparency reporting and testing program from Alkemist.11.28.22
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
‘Burn It, Don’t Return It’: The Duty to Destroy Adulterated Material
Experts discuss how companies can guard against adulteration and build in procedures for when issues arise.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.18.22
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety
Aker BioMarine Launches New Delivery Platform to Improve Ingredient Bioavailability
The company has developed a phospholipid-based emulsifier to boost absorption rates severalfold.11.09.22
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Breaking News | People News | Quality & Safety | Research
NOW Makes Two Key Hires to Leadership Positions
Katie Banaszewski was promoted to senior director of quality, and Yalda Shokooh, PharmD, PhD, has joined now as director of science and nutrition.11.09.22
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition
The Sports Nutrition Crossover Space Between Athletes and Everyday Consumers
Brands are taking product concepts like hydration and electrolyte replenishment seen on the sidelines of sporting events to the mass market.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 11.07.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Nutrasource Launches NutraStrong Certification Program
The contract research organization’s new seal covers standards for testing, label compliance, manufacturing quality, and corporate values.10.28.22
