Quality & Safety

Kemin Receives GRAS Approval for Oil-Soluble Green Tea Extract

Antioxidant formula used to delay lipid oxidation and extend shelf life.

02.22.19

Herbs & Botanicals | Men's Health | Quality & Safety | Skin Health | World Markets

Afrigetics Botanicals Sponsors Bulbine through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

Company hopes the adoption of B. natalensis will help introduce the plant to the North American market.

02.14.19

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

The Potential of DNA-Based Field Botanical Authentication

DNA-based methods are the most efficient tools to precisely authenticate the target botanical species and detect species substitution.

By Zhengfei Lu, PhD, Quality Control Analytical Scientist, Herbalife Nutrition 02.14.19

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News

FDA Cracks Down on Products Claiming to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Failure to correct violations may result in legal action, including product seizure and/or injunction.

02.12.19

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations

FDA Plans to Modernize Dietary Supplement Regulations

Agency seeks to balance consumer access to safe, lawful products while promoting industry innovation.

Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 02.12.19

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety

Nature's Way Partners with Mandy Moore to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Actress and wellness advocate joins mission toward 'Paving a Better Way to Wellness.'

02.08.19

Breaking News | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Testing

Gluten-Free Product Innovation Advances

Consumers have high expectations for better product quality and choice.

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Breaking News | Green Foods | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Cost of Green & Whole Food Powder Supplements Can Range Nearly 10-Fold

ConsumerLab tests revealed one product out of 12 was contaminated with lead.

01.31.19

Consumer Reports Finds Heavy Metals in Fruit Juices

Nearly half of the fruit juices tested had elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, and cadmium.

01.30.19

NSF International Unveils Updated Contents Certified & Certified for Sport Certification Marks

Organization introduces more versatile and recognizable marks for its product certification programs targeting sports nutrition.

01.24.19

Natural Remedies Supports ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program Through Licorice Adoption

Licorice root has been studied for gastrointestinal benefits, support for upper respiratory tract infections, and anti-inflammatory actions.

01.18.19

Aker BioMarine and VARD Launch World’s First Purpose-Built Krill Harvesting Vessel

'Antarctic Endurance' is an energy efficient krill harvesting vessel.

01.18.19

Shimadzu’s Hemp Analyzer Provides Determination of Cannabidiol and Cannabinoid Content

Package includes all required hardware, software, consumables, and analysis workflow.

01.17.19

Not All Lycopene Supplements Contain What They Claim, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal

Tests revealed that one product contained just 59% of the lycopene claimed on the label.

01.16.19

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations

2018 Farm Bill Brings Victory for Hemp, Uncertainty for CBD

While hemp and its derivatives can now be legal dietary ingredients, the status of CBD is still in doubt.

Online Exclusives By Lisa Olivo, Associate Editor 01.14.19

AHP Releases Monograph & Therapeutic Compendium for Belleric Myrobalan Fruit

Belleric myrobalan fruits are among the most important botanicals used in Ayurvedic medicine.

01.14.19

More Consumers Focused on Origin & Quality of Food

Concern about sugar and allergens continues, and plant-based eating on the rise, according to IFIC.

01.09.19

Trend Spotlight for 2019

As companies embark on a new year, here’s a handful of trends and themes to consider.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.03.19

Botanical Science: Ginseng for Stress Response & Data Transparency

AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.

By Holly E. Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association 01.03.19