Regulations

ReCHaN Issues Guidance for Supplement Companies in India

As new regulations come into effect the Resource Centre for Health Supplements and Nutraceuticals published two new guides.

08.15.18

NSF International Updates Pesticide Test Requirements in Dietary Supplement Certification Standard

NSF/ANSI 173 Joint Committee adds chemical-specific pesticide limits to American National Standard for dietary supplements.

08.13.18

Deerland Enzymes and Probiotics Obtains FSSC 22000 Certification

Company prioritizes compliance with FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011.

08.03.18

PreticX XOS Approved as Novel Food by EFSA

Corncob-based xylooligosaccharide prebiotic obtains EFSA approval.

08.02.18

NPA: Trump Tariffs Will Impose Burden on Small Ingredient Businesses & Consumers

Natural Products Association asks for exemption for hundreds of nutritional ingredients.

07.30.18

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | People News | Regulations

CRN Hires Communications Executive Brian Wommack

As SVP of communications Mr. Wommack will serve as a strategic resource for CRN members.

07.24.18

Foodchain ID Offers Organic Certification Services

Foodchain ID expands its safety, testing, and verification portfolio with the addition of organic certification in the U.S.

07.18.18

Vast Majority of Krill Fishing Companies Back Call to Protect Antarctic Ocean

Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies represent 85% of the krill fishing industry in the Antarctic.

07.16.18

Consumer Trends | Regulations

The Importance of Nutrient Density in Helping Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices

Understanding nutritional information on food labels can empower people to make smarter eating decisions.

By Simon Sum, DCN, RDN, ACSM-CPT, FAND, Manager of Product Science, R&D at Herbalife Nutrition 07.09.18

Breaking News | Regulations | Regulatory News | World Markets

Supplement Regulation Evolves Gradually: IADSA Executive Director

Michelle Stout elected as board chair; Steve Mister selected as vice chair.

07.09.18

Natural Products Association Joins Coalition for Accurate Product Labels

NPA activates grassroots network to move Congress to pass national labeling law.

07.03.18

Natreon Achieves Non-GMO Project Verification for Ingredient Portfolio

Aligning with consumer demand for GMO transparency, Natreon obtains Non-GMO Project verification for botanical ingredients.

07.02.18

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

CRN Voluntary Guidelines Reinforce Industry Commitment to Consumer Safety

Organization unveils new recommended guidelines for products with SARMs and caffeine-containing supplements.

07.02.18

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Quality vs. Compliance in the Dietary Supplement Industry

Commitment to quality, not just compliance, means collaborating with business partners who share your values.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.02.18

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Regulations

Confusion Over Cannabis & The Fate of CBD

Fair and reasonable or not, FDA could very well be a major buzzkill in the CBD supplement sector.

By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 07.02.18

Quality & Safety | Regulations

Tips & Tricks for Walking the Insurance Application Minefield

Product liability insurance applications can be challenging to complete, so companies need to be diligent.

By Greg Doherty, Bolton & Company 07.02.18

Elevating the Herbal Supplement Marketplace

Category scrutiny has led to new opportunities for herbal products.

By Lisa Olivo, Associate Editor 07.02.18

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations

NEXCO to Hold Chemical Classification Seminar

The organization will host the event in coordination with IFT18.

06.27.18

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations | Regulatory News

FDA Approves First Drug with Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana

Agency prepared to take action against ‘illegal marketing of CBD-containing products with serious, unproven medical claims.'

06.25.18

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations

UNPA and Healthnotes Partner to Promote Vitature Supply-Chain Management Software

Software helps companies manage cGMP and FSMA compliance, streamline claims and certifications documentation.