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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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
CRN Launches Campaign Promoting Awareness of Industry Self-Regulation
The “Responsible. It’s Our Middle Name.” campaign is a four-month celebration of the association’s efforts in this area.09.16.24
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Scanning the Regulatory Horizon for Dietary Supplements
At the 12th annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, FDA and FTC officials, and lawyers discussed a grab bag of hot topics.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.16.24
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News
Natural Remedies Launches Herb Secure Sustainability and Quality Program
The company’s herbal ingredients, such as BacoMind Bacopa monnieri, are being cultivated under a new model which combines ancient and modern methodologies.08.22.24
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing | Vitamins
Balchem and Alkemist Labs Uncover Quality Issues with Vitamin K2 Supplements Purchased Online
Out of 38 products, 71% fell short of the established quality benchmarks concerning content or isomeric purity.08.14.24
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
NOW Testing Reveals Quality Issues with Resveratrol Products
In its latest round of testing products purchased online, the supplement brand discovered many outlandish label claims and failing potencies.08.14.24
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Breaking News | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
Alkemist Labs Publishes Guidance Document on Vetting Third-Party Testing Labs
The free guidance document details qualities to look for in a lab, a qualification checklist, and more.08.13.24
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety
Liver Injury Risk from Herbal Supplements ‘Exaggerated’ in JAMA Paper: Supplement Trade Orgs
The study that led to misleading news headlines also contained inaccurate data.08.08.24
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Dietary Supplements | Energy | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
TSI Group’s Enfinity Gets Informed Ingredient Certified
The caffeine metabolite, is certified as safe for use by athletes without adulteration or contamination.07.31.24
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets
FDA Adds More Cinnamon Products to Public Health Alert Due to Elevated Lead Levels
The third public health alert this year on this issue highlighted nine brands for which it recommended recalls.07.30.24
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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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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Research | Supplier News
Preliminary Study Finds Sabinsa's Beetroot Extract Safe and Tolerable
The ingredient, Sabeet, was safe and well-tolerated over 12 weeks, and was linked to higher plasma nitrate and improved insulin sensitivity.07.25.24
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Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety
BioVeritas Introduces 1:1 Clean Label Replacement for Calcium Propionate
Bio-based ingredients company develops clean label solution to replace petrochemical calcium propionate.07.19.24
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations
FDA, FTC Issue Warning Letters to Companies Selling Delta-8 THC Products
The joint letters targeted food products containing the drug which mimic popular national chip, snack, and candy brands.07.18.24
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News
USP Recognizes Natural Remedies for Advancing Global Public Health Standards
Since 2010, Natural Remedies has made consistent contributions to USP quality efforts.07.18.24
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Enzymes | Quality & Safety | Supplier News
Study Finds BIO-CAT’s Enzyme for High-FODMAP Foods Safe
The branded ingredient, Optiziome Fructanase, is designed to address unintended discomfort from certain foods.07.11.24
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
BMC Medicine Editor Retracts Article on DNA Barcoding Which Questioned Integrity of Herbs
The article, which spurred the New York Attorney General to issue cease and desist letters to herbal companies, had "evidence of data fabrication."07.09.24
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety
Death and Dozens of Illnesses Possibly Associated with Mushroom Candies
Prophet Premium Blends recalled Diamond Shruumz products which contained muscimol, a chemical that can lead to illness and death.07.08.24
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Breaking News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News
FDA Revokes Rule Allowing Brominated Vegetable Oil in Foods
The additive, which has been used in beverages since the 1970s, is no longer considered safe, according to the agency.07.03.24
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
USP Recognizes Sabinsa for Reference Standards Contributions
The Sami-Sabinsa Group has worked with USP for more than 20 years on standard-setting projects for the herb industry.07.03.24
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
Ensuring Integrity in the Herbal Supplement Market
In a self-regulatory environment, brands must manage supply chain risks, commit to cGMPs, and uphold high testing standards.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.03.24
