Regulations

Potential MA, NY Bans on Weight Loss, Muscle Building Supplements Spark Industry Backlash

State bills proposed in Massachusetts and New York would be the first to place popular bulking and cutting ingredients under lock-and-key from minors if passed.

07.31.20

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FDA Warns Companies To Stop Making Hangover Claims

The agency stated that no dietary supplement can serve as a substitute to a health problem that can only be solved by moderate or no drinking.

07.30.20

FDA Publishes Blueprint for New Era of Food Safety

The policy initiative, which was announced in 2019, will leverage new technology to improve food safety practices.

07.28.20

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NPA Survey: Safe Reopening Procedures Will Cost $13,595 Annually On Average

The trade organization is pushing for a federal tax credit to help businesses absorb the costs of COVID-19 Health Precautions.

07.23.20

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Research

Dietary Supplement Clinical Research in the Age of COVID-19: Challenges & Opportunities

The fundamental importance of ensuring studies are well-designed has been magnified by challenges brought about by COVID-19.

07.23.20

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products

A handful of clinical trials have yielded evidence that cranberry ingredients may prevent recurrent UTIs in healthy women.

07.22.20

CRN Commends DGAC for Recognizing the Role of Dietary Supplements

Since 2018, the trade association has been involved in the public process behind the development of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

07.22.20

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NPA Requests FDA Take More Action Against Adulteration

The trade group requested particularly that FDA begin issuing import alerts for supplements and expand participation in the group’s quality assurance program.

07.21.20

Balchem Discusses Choline in the USDA’s DGAC Report

Based on a committee report, it is apparent that the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans will see an increased focus on choline supplementation.

07.20.20

USDA Posts 2020 Dietary Guidelines Committee Report

The scientific overview will inform federal policymakers on dietary recommendations for the next five years.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.17.20

FairWild Offers Certifications Unique to Wild Plants

The NGO merges social and ecological models promoted by the governments of Germany and Switzerland.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.15.20

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

Potential Pitfalls for Hemp & CBD Products Within Liability Insurance Policies

Companies need to account for risks and know what’s covered, but sometimes that’s not a cut-and-dry situation.

By Chris Morey, Bolton & Company 07.15.20

FTC Orders 'Thrive' Supplement Marketer to Stop Making COVID-19 Health Claims

While the FTC has sent more than 275 warning letters surrounding these claims, the case against the marketer represents the first related court order.

07.13.20

FDA Intends to Resume On-Site Domestic Inspections

Beginning July 20, the FDA is expected to resume pre-announced, prioritized inspections depending on COVID-19 trajectory data and state policy.

07.13.20

Are Americans Widely Deficient in Nutrients Known to Benefit Immune Support?

Data analyzed by NHANES points to major population percentages deficient in major vitamins.

06.25.20

State Officials Criticize FDA Over Inaction on CBD Regulatory Pathway

During a webinar hosted by Natural Products Association, officials from Virginia and Louisiana questioned reports that progress was being made on the federal regulatory level.

06.25.20

NattoPharma Weighs in on the Case for a Separate Vitamin K2 RDI

Due to the unique health benefits achieved by vitamin K2, which K1 lacks, those at the forefront of vitamin K2 research are calling for a unique RDI.

06.24.20

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FDA to Add QR Code to Export Certificates for Food Beginning June 29

The “Certificate to a Foreign Government” and “Certificate of Exportability” will have the added security measure to ease export verification.

06.22.20

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CRN Files Citizen Petition Calling on FDA to Regulate CBD as a Legal Dietary Supplement

FDA can and should use its authority and discretion under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to allow CBD to be marketed with necessary regulations and restrictions, CRN said.

06.19.20