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FDA to Conduct Remote Importer Inspections Virtually

Due to COVID-19, FDA announced that it will begin conducting its inspection activities electronically for the remainder of the public health emergency.
04.03.20
Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Cannabis in Cosmetics

Is the hallucinogen of the 1960s, the new biotech answer in beauty?
By Sharon Blinkoff, Locke Lord USA, & Craig Weiss, CPT Labs 04.02.20
Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

CBD Safety Assessment

A flood of all types of consumer products in the marketplace warrants a review of available scientific evidence.
By Marilyn Barrett, PhD, Pharmacognosy Consulting, Inc., Mary Ellen Cosenza, PhD, MEC Regulatory & Toxicology Consulting, Steven Dentali, PhD, Dentali Botanical Sciences, and Sandy Bigelow, PhD, Vanguard Global Associates LLC 04.02.20
Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Positive Indicators: Selecting a Hemp Testing Lab

In an evolving marketplace with unique challenges, qualified labs can help confirm product safety and integrity.
By Jesse Miller, PhD, Director of Research & Development, Hemp Services, NSF International 04.02.20
Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets

ABC's Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Turmeric Lab Guidance

The new publication covers authenticating turmeric products, and identifying the many adulterants known to be used.
04.01.20
Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Green Foods | Industry & Market News | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research | Supplier News | Testing | World Markets

AB InBev Partners with Comet Bio

The deal aims to pilot a brewer's grain upcycling project for the world's largest beer brewer.
Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.27.20
Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News | Supplier News | Testing | World Markets

FDA Announces Audit Rollbacks in Wake of COVID-19

Due to public health risks that onsite audits pose, the agency instead issued temporary guidance while the crisis remains ongoing.
03.18.20
Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing

The True Cost of Quality

Supplier partnerships are an extension of brands, and have real world implications for your reputation.
By John Davidson, Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes 03.02.20
Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Avoiding Contract Manufacturing Pitfalls in the Dietary Supplement Market

A recent product recall shines a spotlight on the marketer/manufacturer relationship.
By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.02.20
Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News | Testing | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Bergacyn Shown to Reduce Liver Fat, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress

Bergacyn's proprietary blend mitigated NAFLD and type 2 diabetes symptoms better than a placebo, or stand-alone extracts found in its patented formula.
02.25.20
Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

FoodChain ID Named Official Certification Body of the U.S. Hemp Authority

The USHA, founded in 2018, tapped the food safety organization responsible for the Non-GMO Project Verification labeling standard.
02.21.20
Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Regulations | Research News | Testing | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Meta-Analysis: No Evidence Supporting Weight Loss Claims for Herbal Supplements

Researchers said the average weight loss thresholds reported in 54 studies were too small to wield clinical significance.
02.21.20
Breaking News | Green Foods | Testing

ConsumerLab Finds High Concentrations of Arsenic in Cricket Protein Powder

While no other product lots contained high arsenic levels, the company is increasing testing on its cricket feed and water supplies.
Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 02.20.20
Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Industry & Market News | Testing

New DNA Test Kit Yields Nutrigenetic Report and Customizable Meal Plan

Mako Medical has launched a new genetic test designed to optimize nutrition and performance.
02.17.20
Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | Testing

Medicinal Mushroom Conference Highlights Testing & Quality

Educational sessions covered biochemistry and pharmacology, nutritional and medicinal benefits, biodiversity, and more.
01.30.20
Breaking News | Fatty Acids | Industry & Market News | Omega-3s | Testing | World Markets

OmegaQuant Partners with Australia's Science Agency

Company will support fatty acid research and the use of Omega-3 Index testing to improve health in the Asia-Pacific region.
12.18.19
Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Cannabinoid Testing & Quality: Michael Poleselli on the VivAssure Standard

Founder & CEO of Vivion Specialties discusses the company’s products, testing protocols, and regulatory expectations.
By Sheldon Baker 12.10.19
Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Omega-3s | Testing

International Scientific Society Calls for Omega-3 Blood Testing in Future Research

ISSFAL formalizes statement about the importance of assessing omega-3 EPA and DHA levels.
12.05.19
Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Sports Nutrition | Testing

2020 State of the Industry: High Expectations

Second annual survey indicates strong degree of confidence for the future, but regulations, quality, and safety issues remain points of concern.
By Sean Moloughney, Editor 12.04.19
Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Elan Sudberg, Alkemist Labs: Responsible Standards to Yield Long-Term Stability

Accurate, precise testing necessary to ensuring consumer confidence in cannabis and other herbal products.
By Sheldon Baker 12.04.19