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New FDA Traceability Rule Appears to Omit Dietary Supplement Manufacturers

While the agency has not specifically confirmed it, dietary supplements were not mentioned in a list of manufacturers required to enhance traceability measures.
Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.25.21
Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | People News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing | World Markets

Steven Tave to Leave FDA ODSP Director Position

With Dr. Cara Welch as acting ODSP director, Tave will go on to direct Strategic Planning and Operational Policy.
Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.22.21
Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Research | Testing | World Markets

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences Announces Its Debut

The 501(C)(3) organization will focus on catalyzing research on bioactives, food safety, and many other topics of interest.
Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.18.21
Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

GRMA Continues Advocacy For Centralized Retailer Standards

The coalition of retailers, manufacturers, and trade associations seeks to create a more navigable brick-and-mortar market for supplement companies.
Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.11.21
Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Research | Testing | World Markets

Nutrasource Receives Cannabis Research License from Canadian Government

The certification paves the way for institution-wide research into cannabis and its compounds for multiple products and study designs.
Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21
Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions | Testing | World Markets

Nature’s Way Acquires Personalized Nutrition Company Baze

The acquired company manufactures an at-home blood test to measure micronutrient levels.
Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21
Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Immune Function | Testing | Vitamins | Women's Health

The Value of Vitamin D Testing

Personalized approaches to health and medicine will require nutritional status testing to more accurately recommend intake levels of many nutrients.
By Kristina Harris Jackson, PhD, RD, Research Director, OmegaQuant, Sioux Falls, SD 01.19.21
Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets

NSF Begins New Certification Program

The third-party testing organization will also expand its dietary supplement GMP program to include manufacturers of cosmetics, personal care, and over-the-counter products.
01.14.21
Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Research | Testing

AHPA Updates Online Botanical Safety Handbook

The update includes safety information pertinent to four botanical products.
01.04.21
Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News | Sexual & Reproductive Health | Testing | Weight Management/Weight Loss | World Markets

FDA Warns Against Male Enhancement and Weight Loss Products Sold Online

The agency reported on a list of nearly 50 products which contain potentially dangerous drug ingredients.
12.18.20
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Dr. Tieraona Low Dog Speaks At Virtual Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing

Four trade associations contributed to the legislative briefing aimed at discussing the role nutrition in immune health.
Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.14.20
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GNC Now Offers At-Home COVID-19 Saliva Test

Partnership with 1health TaaS aims to exponentially increase at-home testing nationally.
12.08.20
Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing | World Markets

Dietary Supplement Leaders Lament Pitfalls of FDA’s Approach to NDIs

Novel dietary ingredients often eschew a required approval process, and execs say this breeds adulteration, low-quality knockoffs, and possible health risks.
Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.07.20
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BAPP Document on Best Practices for Disposing of Adulterants Open for Public Comment

Qualified stakeholders are encouraged to provide comment by December 14th.
12.01.20
Cancer Risk | Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Green Foods | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Supplier News | Testing | World Markets

Sabinsa Now Tests for RoundUp in its Ingredients

Glyphosate, patented as RoundUp in the ‘70s, is a common pesticide considered to be carcinogenic and dangerous for honeybee populations.
11.24.20
Antioxidants | Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

NOW Test of ALA Products Reveals Significant Potency Problems

With some products testing at below 75% label claims, the company is once again raising concerns about supplements available through Amazon.
11.12.20
Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition | Testing

Sports Nutrition in 2020: From ‘Clean’ to Compliant

Leaders in this marketplace offered a play-by-play on innovation, research, compliance, and more at AHPA’s Sports Nutrition Congress.
By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.09.20
Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Testing for Integrity: CBD & Beyond

While the regulatory landscape in the U.S. remains hazy, brands can still proactively ensure products exceed expectations for quality.
By Sean Moloughney, Editor 11.09.20
Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

The New High Trend: Cannabis Regulation and Testing

This market introduction offers insight on regulatory, testing and other considerations for cannabis-derived ingredients.
11.02.20
Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

A Reliable Path to Working with CBD in the U.S.

The future of U.S. hemp is bright, but it will take time for the industry to mature following years of regulatory restrictions.
By Brian Zapp, Creative Director, Applied Food Sciences 11.02.20