Regulations
Rules and regulations governing the sale, safety and quality of nutraceutical ingredients and finished products are essential to market function worldwide. In this section, we provide you with the most up-to-date information on regulations impacting both dietary supplements and functional foods from all corners of the globe, including Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, North and South America, Australia/New Zealand and the Middle East.
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
BAPP Program Advances ‘Burn It, Don’t Return It’ Policies to Cut Herb Adulteration
The finalized SOP document represents the first set of best practices specifically focused on how to deal with defective raw materials.By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 12.01.22
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing
State of the Industry: Inflation, Supply Chains, Quality Issues Top List of Concerns
Our fifth annual survey indicates companies continue to adapt to a challenging business environment, as market confidence remains high.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 12.01.22
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations
FDA Warning Letters Take Aim at Foods and Beverages Containing CBD
Recent batches of warning letters signal the agency’s focused on more than disease claims.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.28.22
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Weight Loss, Muscle Building In the Crosshairs
Experts discussed legislative efforts to restrict access to certain dietary supplement categories.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.28.22
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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Regulations
FDA Warns Companies Allegedly Making Heart Disease Claims
The agency said seven companies with making claims pertaining to atherosclerosis, stroke, heart failure, and more.11.17.22
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations
NDI Déjà vu: Another Ingredient Falls Victim to FDA’s Interpretation of Drug Preclusion Clause
Agency rejected an NDI notification from Kingdomway saying beta nicotinamide-mononucleotide was first investigated as a new drug.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.15.22
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Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations
AHPA Regulatory Congress to Cover Range of Priorities for Natural Products Market
Nov. 15 virtual sessions will discuss FDA activity, sports nutrition product access, hemp, midterm election outcomes, and more.Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 11.14.22
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Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Nutrition Bars & Snacks | Regulations
What’s ‘Healthy’? FDA Issues Proposed Rule to Update Definition
The expansion of what may be considered an implied claim could affect how manufacturers market their products.By Todd Harrison and Richard A. Starr, Venable 11.07.22
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Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Regulations
Medical Foods and Clinical Nutrition Can Improve Patient Care While Saving Healthcare Costs
Growth in this class of products will accelerate due to a growing elderly population and increased prevalence of diet-related diseases.By Greg Stephens, Windrose Partners, and Sandy Bigelow, Vanguard Associates 11.07.22
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations
‘Myth of an Unregulated Industry’ Presents Perils: CRN’s Steve Mister
President and CEO of the Council of Responsible Nutrition discussed the industry’s need to strengthen communications, self-regulation, and transparency.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.25.22
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Healthcare Trends | Regulations | Research | World Markets
Digital Trends in Clinical Trial Models: Wearable Devices and Health Apps Offer High Value
While most devices are marketed as lifestyle gadgets, they are equipped with powerful biosensors that offer great potential for clinical research.By Joerg Gruenwald, Co-Founder, analyze & realize GmbH 10.19.22
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Healthcare Trends | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Activists Eye the Farm Bill to Support Regenerative Agriculture
Kiss the Ground’s Finian Makepeace discussed efforts to support U.S. farmers and soil health at a Natural Products Expo East session.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.11.22
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss
California Bill Restricting Weight Loss Products Vetoed
The California governor wrote to Assembly members that enforcement would be ‘beyond the scope’ of the public health department’s capabilities.10.04.22
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Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) and the Unknown Insurance Risk
Bolton & Company has developed a solution to mitigate uncertainty and risk through a partnership with the Natural Products Association.By Chris Morey, Associate Vice President, Bolton & Company 09.22.22
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Is It Time for a ‘New FDA’ to Regulate Food and Dietary Supplements?
Proposed legislation aims to create a new agency that would assume responsibilities for the regulation of food and dietary supplements currently held by FDA.By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 09.13.22
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations
‘Prohibited Acts’ Provision Could Be Used to Target Law-Abiding Companies & Legit Dietary Ingredients
On the surface, mandatory product listing sounds like a reasonable idea, but there’s more to consider.By Todd Harrison, Partner, Venable 09.08.22
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Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | World Markets
CBD and Cannabis Products in the EU: Confusion Continues
EFSA wants more data before it can make a conclusion about the safety of CBD as a food ingredient.By Joerg Gruenwald, Co-Founder, analyze & realize GmbH 09.08.22
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Consumer Trends | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Healthcare Trends | Minerals | Regulations | Skin Health | Vitamins | World Markets
Ingestible Beauty Arrives in China
Demand soars as regulations become clearer and younger consumers have an appetite for tablets, capsules, and drinks.By Ally Dai, Contributing Writer 09.01.22
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Breaking News | Omega-3s | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Regulations | Regulatory News | Supplier News
Hofseth BioCare Gains NDI Acknowledgement for ProGo Bioactive Peptides
FDA no-objection letter completes NDI status for HBC’s entire portfolio of human, food-grade ingredients.08.30.22
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Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Regulations
USDA to Invest $300 Million in Organic Transition Initiative
The number of non-certified organic farms actively transitioning to organic production dropped by nearly 71% since 2008.08.23.22
