Testing

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets

Allergen Control Group Forms Working Group to Launch Plant-Based Certification

First face-to-face sessions will be hosted in both North America and Europe, toward the end of February 2019.

01.02.19

NPA: FDA Should Collaborate with Global Organizations & Military to Protect Food Supply

Natural Products Association to develop a food defense checklist for member companies.

12.21.18

Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets

Supply Chains & The Trust Transparency Paradigm

Companies must embrace information-sharing and support demand for clarity by all segments of the industry, including the consumer.

By Scott Steinford, Managing Partner, Trust Transparency Center 12.20.18

Codex Nutrition Committee to Address Excessive Workload with New Prioritization Process

Committee addressed mounting demand for more guidelines & standards to help build regulatory frameworks that align globally.

12.07.18

New Study Shows that Fish Oil Does Not Increase Bleeding Risk in Surgery Patients

Higher blood omega-3 levels were associated with lower risk of bleeding.

12.07.18

Examining Testing & Certification for Dietary Supplements

Industry experts discuss the complexities and challenges of testing and third-party certification.

By Lisa Olivo, Associate Editor 12.06.18

GOED Updates Voluntary Monograph with Lower Lead Limit

The new lead limit will be valid from March 1, 2019.

11.26.18

ConsumerLab Testing Compares Fish Oil Supplements to Prescription Fish Oil

Some supplements contained comparable EPA and DHA to expensive omega-3 prescription drugs.

11.20.18

Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Testing | Women's Health

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Cranberry Laboratory Guidance Document

Publication evaluates analytical methods to authenticate cranberry fruit materials and detect adulteration.

11.16.18

Gaia Herbs Earns B Corporation Certification

U.S. herbal company committed to consumer transparency and environmental sustainability.

11.12.18

New Technique Aims to Eliminate Adulteration Of Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extracts

Research examines the latest and most sophisticated mode of adulterating this popular herbal material.

11.09.18

Innovation Outpaces Regulation in FDA Probiotics Labeling Guidance

Current probiotic supplement labeling regulations for declaring quantity per serving are ‘obsolete,’ said NPA.

11.08.18

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing

NOW Foods State-of-the-Art Facilities Demonstrate Commitment to Quality

Company’s GMP-certified manufacturing facility and in-house lab capabilities ensure what’s on the label is in the product.

Videos

Riding the Sports Nutrition Wave: Energy, Endurance & Recovery

With a broad base hungry for quality products, competition is heating up in the active nutrition market.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 11.01.18

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

UNPA and TraceGains Promote Supply-Chain Quality and Regulatory Compliance

Strategic partnership to promote dietary supplement supply-chain quality and integrity, and regulatory compliance.

10.31.18

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