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 | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
Nutrasource Expands Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Certifications
The certification company added 3,000 square feet to its main facility in Ontario.01.19.22
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Antioxidants | Breaking News | Cancer Risk | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Medical Nutrition | Minerals | Quality & Safety | Research | Research News | Vitamins | World Markets
Cancer Survivors with Adequate Nutrition had Self-Reported Higher Quality of Life
Based on NHANES data collected from cancer survivors, the authors of a review found that the use of supplements was linked to long-term, cost-effective benefit.01.11.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | People News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing | World Markets
Liz Richardson and Steve Mister Elected as DSQC Steering Committee Chair and Vice Chair
Under their leadership, DSQC will continue to advocate for mandatory product listings, and strengthening FDA’s regulatory capacities.01.11.22
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Natural/Organic | Omega-3s | Quality & Safety | Research | Research News
Research Suggests Omega-3s from Plant Sources Convert Efficiently to DHA
A new animal study provides additional primary evidence for a whitepaper by Nature’s Crops, the makers of the omega-3-rich botanical ingredient Ahiflower.01.05.22
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Quality & Safety | Testing
NJ Labs Debuts Podcast on Products Testing
The contract analytical lab will cover testing practices for dietary supplements, cannabis, CBD, and pharmaceuticals.01.04.22
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition | Testing
TSI’s MyHMB Becomes First USP-Verified Ingredient of Its Kind
The third-party verification signifies approval through independent GMP audits, and ingredient quality.12.21.21
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Research | Testing
BAPP Publishes St. John’s Wort Lab Guidance Document
The new publication discusses analytical methods to authenticate the St. John’s Wort herb and its extracts.12.17.21
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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | World Markets
From the Roots of Ayurvedic Medicine to Modern Nutraceuticals
Exploring innovations and formulation methods used to develop products from traditional Ayurvedic ingredients.Online Exclusives12.14.21
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Inflammation | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Research | Research News
Dietary Intervention Reduces Markers of Systemic Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Compared to a control diet, an eating pattern somewhat similar to the Mediterranean diet improved RA symptoms more deeply in combination with medicine.12.10.21
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Research | Supplier News | Vitamins
Gnosis by Lesaffre Launches Vitamin K2 Protective Matrix
VitaMK7 offers more predictable stability in complex menaquinone formulations, the company reports.12.08.21
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
Ecuadorian Rainforest Achieves Successful NSF Supplier Assurance Audit
The statement of commitment provided by NSF provides third-party approval of the company’s quality, compliance, and safety practices.12.07.21
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Dietary Supplements | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News
FDA Yet to Give Definitive Response on NAC Supplements
After issuing warning letters to companies claiming that NAC is excluded as a dietary ingredient, the agency's response to citizen petitions is still tentative.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.06.21
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Breaking News | Cancer Risk | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Quality & Safety | Research | Research News | Vitamins
Review Breaks Down Vitamin D’s Relationship to Skin Cancer Risk
A epidemiological review of vitamin D largely found diet, rather than prolonged sun exposure, is best for reducing skin cancer risk.12.03.21
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthy Aging | Immune Function | Quality & Safety | World Markets
State of the Nutraceuticals Industry: Strength and Stability Position Market for Long-Term Success
Our fourth annual survey finds continued growth due to consumer demand for health products, in spite of ongoing logistical challenges.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 12.03.21
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Natural/Organic | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Research | World Markets
NEM Eggshell Membrane Receives Novel Food Approval from India’s FSSAI
Stratum Nutrition’s ingredient was the subject of a multi-year review by the agency which included analysis of 16 clinical studies.12.01.21
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Functional Foods & Beverages | Infant & Children's Health | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | Omega-3s | Quality & Safety | Research | Research News
High DHA, Low Linoleic Acid Medical Food Shown to Help Cognitive Recovery in Malnourished Children
The addition of DHA conferred a significant cognitive benefit six months after the completion of a diet therapy by thousands of severely malnourished children.12.01.21
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Energy | Functional Foods & Beverages | Immune Function | Industry & Market News | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Research | Sports Nutrition | Supplier News | World Markets
Kerry Publishes Global Consumer Survey on Protein Perceptions
The report delves into attitudes and behaviors surrounding protein fortification in foods.11.29.21
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing | World Markets
ACG Capsules Launches Formulation Campaign Centered Around Damage Reduction
The “Love Nothing” campaign will promote the empty hard-shell capsules producer’s proprietary shell innovation.11.22.21
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | World Markets
Bartek Highlights Pectin-Based Gummy Innovation at Food Ingredients Europe
Pecmate gummies can improve production challenges with pectin, such as gelling behavior and pH stability.11.22.21
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Antioxidants | Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Immune Function | Industry & Market News | Marine Nutraceuticals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Research | Skin Health | Sports Nutrition | World Markets
BGG World Publishes List of 1,200 Astaxanthin Studies
The range of pre-clinical, animal, in-vitro, and human clinical studies examine the algae ingredient’s potential role in a wide range of health parameters.11.17.21
