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Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing

CRN Takes Issue with Analysis’ Representation of Brain Health Supplements

The trade association argued this analysis by Pieter Cohen and others “unfairly maligns” and “misrepresents” the cognitive support category.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.16.20

Cranberry Formulator Fruit d’Or Discusses New FDA Qualified Health Claim

The new qualification provides advantages to formulations containing whole cranberry fruit powder.

09.22.20

CBD Review Shows Tandem Drops in Price and THC Content

ConsumerLab’s latest analysis on top CBD brands shows positive changes in a short period of time.

09.21.20

KSM-66 Ashwagandha Granted New Functional Claims in Canada

The recent approvals for this extract include those for memory enhancement, sleep, energy, stress, libido, testosterone, and thyroid function.

09.21.20

10-Year Review Offers Insight on Green Tea Extracts & Liver Injury

USP expert panel concludes severe hepatotoxicity can result from consuming green tea extract, recommends label statements.

By Hellen Oketch-Rabah, PhD, & Kristi Muldoon Jacobs, PhD, US Pharmacopeia 09.08.20

Botanical Research: Medicinal Mushrooms, Tart Cherry for Endurance, Nigella Sativa for Diabetes

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

By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 09.08.20

OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5,000 List for Second Consecutive Year

The independent lab, founded in 2009, offers an index test of serum Omega-3 status.

08.13.20

NOW Raises Additional Concerns About Supplements Available on Amazon

Following reports of labeling and quality problems on CoQ10 and SAMe, NOW is raising the alarm on Phosphatidyl Serine products.

08.12.20

The First Medical Probiotic for Type 2 Diabetes Management

Pendulum's formulation contains novel strains of bacteria, and a one-of-a-kind prebiotic fiber.

08.07.20

AHPA to Host Virtual Hemp-CBD Summit to Help Companies Navigate the Marketplace

Speakers will include members of the FTC, the USDA, Sen. Ron Wyden, and industry leaders.

08.04.20

FoodChain ID Acquires Nutraveris

The European company specializes in similar domains as FoodChain ID, such as supply chain compliance and claim verification services.

08.04.20

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

Sabinsa Earns Non-GMO Project Verification for 11 Ingredients

Non-GMO ingredients have proven to be a lasting top concern among eco-conscious consumers.

07.27.20

Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News | Testing

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

Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Testing

Oso Vega Inc: Elevating Agricultural Communities

Brittany Ferguson, VP of quality control and corporate values, discusses the company’s commodities management platform and value-added services.

By Sheldon Baker, Baker Dillon Group LLC 07.15.20

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing

NP Nutra Reports Growth in Sales Supported by Quality, Testing Program

Following strong growth in sales over the first half of 2020, NP Nutra gave the credit to its Triple-T Verification program.

07.14.20

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

BAPP Publishes English Lavender Oil Adulteration Bulletin

The new bulletin summarizes common adulteration practices associated with English lavender, and methods of detecting fraudulent ingredients.

07.07.20

ChromaDex R&D Facility Earns ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation

This quality management certification represents full compliance with the most rigorous ISO quality standards for labs of this kind.

06.18.20

Viome Launches At-Home RNA Test Kits Targeting Nutrition

The company’s kits will be used to determine genetic expressions as they relate to gut microbiome, cellular health, biological age, stress response, and more.

06.18.20