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EFSA: Data Too Limited To Evaluate CBD as Novel Food Ingredient

In a statement issued by Europe’s foremost food safety authority, several data gaps on the safety of CBD were noted.

06.08.22

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Sen. Markey Introduces Bill Calling for Stricter GRAS Framework

The new bill would direct the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with creating an office that would reassess whether current GRAS substances are safe.

06.06.22

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Bioriginal Granted NPN from Health Canada for Novusetin Fisetin Extract

This is the first time an ingredient containing the plant flavonol has received such an approval from Canada’s regulatory agency.

06.02.22

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Rhode Island Bill Would Restrict Sales of Weight Loss Supplements to Minors

The bill, similar to legislation being introduced in other states, calls for all retailers to keep supplements behind the counter.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.05.22

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UK Releases List of CBD Products Permitted for Sale to Consumers

The UK has become the first country in the world to regulate the market for legal, orally consumed cannabis extracts.

03.31.22

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FDA Requests Mandatory Product Listing in 2023 Budget Proposal

Trade associations are weighing in on efforts to modernize the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.31.22

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NPA Citizen’s Petition Asks FDA to Declare CBD as Lawful Dietary Ingredient

Filing was submitted alongside a New Dietary Ingredient notification by cbdMD for a regulatory determination on one of its products.

02.22.22

Mushroom-Derived Vitamin D Source Receives Regulatory Approval in Brazil

Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D delivers 1,000 micrograms (40,000 IU) of vitamin D per gram of ingredient.

02.18.22

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Sabinsa Gains Novel Food Approval for Curcumin C3 Reduct from EFSA

The regulatory status paves the way for sale in the E.U.

02.17.22

DSM Gains New Dietary Ingredient Status for Two Probiotic Strains in U.S.

Identified through a selective screening program, the strains have been shown to improve digestive comfort and reduce diarrhea.

02.17.22

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UNPA Sends FDA Evidence of NAC’s Use as Dietary Ingredient Pre-DSHEA

The agency has called into question the amino acid metabolite’s legal status as a dietary ingredient, counter to the opinions of several industry leaders.

02.10.22

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PA Man Sentenced for Importing Illegal Substances from China and Selling Them as Dietary Supplements

Leandro Rodriguez, 45, of Allentown, PA, pled guilty to the conspiracy in October 2021.

02.07.22

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Dietary Supplement Label Database Adds Thousands of Entries

The major update comes after NIH revamped the database for ease of navigation last year.

02.02.22

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California Assembly Passes Ban on Sale of Weight Loss Supplements to Minors

The ban, which does not identify any ingredient in particular, passed with a 44-12 vote as similar bills are raised in other states.

01.27.22

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Regulatory Future of NAC Supplements Remains Unclear

The FDA has held the established amino acid metabolite in enforcement crosshairs since late 2020 on grounds of potential DSHEA drug preclusion.

01.26.22

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American College of Clinical Pharmacology Calls for More Regulatory Oversight of Dietary Supplements

AACP also called for more understanding about complementary and integrative medicine among healthcare professionals.

01.25.22

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CBD Stakeholders Await List of Permitted Products from U.K. Food Standards Agency

Association for the Cannabinoid Industry ready to publish full list on newly developed website.

01.25.22

Codex Alimentarius Approves New Stevia Extraction Technologies

The move will bring about greater international access to high-intensity sweeteners sourced from the stevia leaf.

01.20.22

FDA Recognizes Acacia as Dietary Fiber

Following a citizen petition from three companies, the agency concurs with research on acacia's blood glucose and insulin-related benefits.

12.20.21

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FDA Yet to Give Definitive Response on NAC Supplements

After issuing warning letters to companies claiming that NAC is excluded as a dietary ingredient, the agency's response to citizen petitions is still tentative.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.06.21