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 | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Weight Loss Products Sold as Supplements Adulterated with Toxic Yellow Oleander
Unrelated FDA and CDC research revealed the presence of this adulterant in product testing spurred by hospitalizations.Online Exclusives Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.23
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
ODSP Director Highlights Agency Priorities Amid Proposed Reorganization
Dr. Cara Welch said the agency is eyeing many regulatory efficiencies.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.18.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing
Eurofins Adopts California Poppy Through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program
The adoption supports ABC’s HerbMedPro educational database.09.11.23
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Dietary Supplements | Mergers & Acquisitions | Quality & Safety | Testing
ICYMI: Top Content from August 2023 on NutraceuticalsWorld.com
Our most-viewed stories in August included NOW’s quality testing, a couple of big acquisitions and more.Online Exclusives09.05.23
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Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing
Botanical Authentication: Food Scientists Develop New Test Method to Validate Ingredients
New type of DNA testing method can be tailored to detect the intended ingredient and any adulterant, ensuring rigorous quality standards.Online Exclusives By Zhengfei Lu, PhD, Principal Scientist, Molecular Applications, Herbalife 09.05.23
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Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Healthy Aging | Minerals | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Skin Health | Vitamins
Introducing the Happi & Nutraceuticals World Wellness Conference & Tabletop Exhibition
One-day event in NYC on Friday, Nov. 3 will feature experts in the expanding world of wellness.08.31.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News
AHPA, UNPA, CHPA Respond to Congress’ Information Request on CBD
The three organizations jointly outlined why existing regulatory frameworks are sufficient to regulate CBD-containing dietary supplements.08.23.23
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Antioxidants | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Marine Nutraceuticals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
NOW Finds Quality Issues Abound in Astaxanthin Supplements
In its 15th round of testing products purchased online, the company tested products purchased on Walmart’s online platform.08.21.23
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Breaking News | Dairy-Based Ingredients | Infant & Children's Health | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Supplier News | World Markets
Dsm-firmenich Receives ‘No Questions’ FDA Letters on Three HMO Ingredients
The three human milk oligosaccharide ingredients will be commercialized for infant formula and other food applications.08.16.23
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Stakeholders Demand Action on CBD at House Subcommittee Hearing
Advocates vocal about FDA inaction and call for quick resolution.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.08.23
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Herbs & Botanicals | Men's Health | Quality & Safety | Testing
Saw Palmetto Extract Quality on the Market is Highly Variable: Study
Only a small portion of extracts tested passed USP monograph testing.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.03.23
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
NSF’s John Travis Earns ICSB ‘Distinguished Achievement Award’
Travis’ career highlights include developing the NSF Certified for Sport program and the NSF/ANSI 173 standard.Online Exclusives07.10.23
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Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
How to Keep Up with Botanical Adulteration
Mark Blumenthal discusses the development and adoption of best practices for keeping irreparably defective articles out of the marketplace.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.06.23
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Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety | Research | Women's Health
Cochrane Review Supports Cranberry for Preventing UTI Recurrence
Evidence mounts for the health benefits of PACs, and future innovations in quality and testing will improve efficacy while revealing other health benefits.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.23
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
Disposal of ‘Irreparably Defective Articles’: How a New Regulatory Term Protects Consumers
Based on early-adopter feedback, new SOP has the potential to be a differentiator for businesses.By David Trosin, Managing Director, Health Sciences Certification, NSF 07.06.23
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Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | World Markets
Botanicals in Commerce: Challenges Abound for Wildcrafting
High demand, labor shortages, quality, and other factors are affecting the trade of wild-harvested botanicals.By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.23
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Research | Testing
Maintaining Quality Throughout the Life Cycle of an Elderberry Ingredient
From raw berry to functional ingredient, how to source responsibly and maintain high standards.By Melanie Bush, Artemis International 07.06.23
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition | Supplier News | Testing
TSI Group Receives Informed Ingredient Certification for MyHMB and MyHMB Clear
The certification guarantees raw materials or ingredients are tested for banned substances.06.26.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Testing
BAPP Posts Bulletin on Elderberry Adulteration
The new bulletin summarizes evidence of elderberry adulteration current to today, including anthocyanin-rich extracts and food dyes.06.22.23
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Dietary Supplements | Oral Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Quality & Safety | Supplier News
Maypro Receives GRAS Status for KT-11 Postbiotic
The company received a GRAS conclusion from an independent panel for the heat-killed Lactobacillus crispatus species.06.20.23
