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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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Infant & Children's Health | Quality & Safety
Poison Control Center Reports of Kids Ingesting Melatonin Rise by 530% Since 2012
While 1.6% of cases involved serious outcomes, the data gathered by these reports was limited and lacked medical data.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.10.22
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety | Testing
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulatory News | Research | World Markets
EFSA: Data Too Limited To Evaluate CBD as Novel Food Ingredient
In a statement issued by Europe’s foremost food safety authority, several data gaps on the safety of CBD were noted.06.08.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations
FDA Debuts Dietary Supplement Education Initiative
Supplement Your Knowledge program offers resources for consumers, educators, and healthcare practitioners.06.03.22
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Safe & Accessible: Dietary Supplements Are Far From ‘Unregulated’
With fewer recalls than conventional foods, drugs, animal products and medical devices, supplements could be considered the safest class of goods FDA regulates.By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 06.02.22
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Dietary Supplements | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Dietary Supplements Are Regulated, and Chronic Stress Has Been Normalized
As demand for health and nutrition products continues to grow in a world of hyper stress, it’s important to be clear about FDA’s regulatory authority.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.02.22
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Alkemist Labs Announces Alkemist Assured Seal and Next Generation Transparency Reports
The new transparency program can display testing accuracy to consumers and B2B customers.05.24.22
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
Jordan Process Receives Nutrasource ICAP Certification for CBD
The company was the first raw material provider to join the certification program.05.18.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition
FDA Warns About Steroids or Steroid-Like Substances in Bodybuilding Products
According to the agency, these products are promoted as hormone products or alternatives to anabolic steroids.05.18.22
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Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Walgreen’s Brand Vitamins and Supplements First to Carry UL Verified Mark
The certification affirms that product ingredients are as listed on Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panels.05.16.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Quality Testing of CoQ10 and Quercetin Brands Sold on Amazon Finds Continued Failure
Potency issues are prevalent, and several brands claiming to offer products in vegetarian capsules were found to contain gelatin.05.10.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Authenticating Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract: Lab Guidance Document Reviews Analytical Methods
BAPP’s 13th LGD provides in-depth assessment of relevant, reliable, and fit-for-purpose methods to authenticate ginkgo leaf extracts.05.10.22
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Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
Third-Party Certifications Support Consumer Demand for Quality and Transparency
Validation of standards can help build trust and ensure products are safe, efficacious, and contain what they claim.Online Exclusives By Lisa Thomas, Senior Director, North America Product Marketing and Innovation, Herbalife Nutrition 05.10.22
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Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
Open Book Extracts Completes Phase 1 of Toxicology, Safety Assessment for Cannabinoid Ingredients
The report concluded CBG, CBN, and CBC test articles were non-mutagenic, non-clastogenic, and non-genotoxic.05.06.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Selling CBD, Delta-8 THC Products
This marked the first time the agency took enforcement action against a delta-8 THC-containing product.05.04.22
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Selling Dietary Supplements or CBD Products? Why You Need the Right Broker to Manage Your Liability
Striking the right balance will require a bit of homework, commitment, and a strong focus on your goals.By Chris Morey, Vice President at Bolton & Company 05.03.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Supplier News
Nutrilead’s BeniCaros Ingredient Receives FDA Green Light
The company received what’s known as a ‘No Questions’ statement from the agency on its GRAS declaration.04.28.22
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Ignore the Red Herrings: Myths & Facts about Mandatory Product Listing
Industry should view both proposed legislation and arguments against it with a critical eye, but let’s address legitimate concerns while dismissing strawmen.Online Exclusives By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition 04.26.22
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Dietary Supplement Listing Bill Introduced in Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced a bill that would require dietary supplement manufacturers to file product information with FDA.Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.26.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Research | Supplier News
Curcumin Ingredient Curcugen Sees Positive Results in Safety Study
While other clinical trials observed safe, efficacious outcomes, this was the first series of trials to evaluate safety as a primary endpoint.04.25.22
